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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.29, 12,094.08 and 4,937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.29, 12,094.08 and 4,937.86 is: 7,406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.29 : 12,094.08 = 4,937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.29/12,094.08 = 4,937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.29x = 12,094.08 × 4,937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.29x = 59,718,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718,873.87/8,063.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.27

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