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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.19, 12,099.63 and 3,446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.19, 12,099.63 and 3,446.19 is: 5,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.19 : 12,099.63 = 3,446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.19/12,099.63 = 3,446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.19x = 12,099.63 × 3,446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.19x = 41,697,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697,623.91/8,063.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.36

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