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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.30, 12,093.59 and 3,679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.30, 12,093.59 and 3,679.74 is: 5,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.30 : 12,093.59 = 3,679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.30/12,093.59 = 3,679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.30x = 12,093.59 × 3,679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.30x = 44,501,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501,266.87/8,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.99

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