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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.28, 12,098.39 and 4,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.28, 12,098.39 and 4,170.42 is: 6,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.28 : 12,098.39 = 4,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.28/12,098.39 = 4,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.28x = 12,098.39 × 4,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.28x = 50,455,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,455,346.77/8,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.42

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