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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.30, 12,093.58 and 3,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.30, 12,093.58 and 3,679.73 is: 5,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.30 : 12,093.58 = 3,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.30/12,093.58 = 3,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.30x = 12,093.58 × 3,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.30x = 44,501,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,109.13/8,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.97

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