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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.33, 12,090.87 and 2,797.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.33, 12,090.87 and 2,797.79 is: 4,195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.33 : 12,090.87 = 2,797.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.33/12,090.87 = 2,797.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.33x = 12,090.87 × 2,797.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.33x = 33,827,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827,654.72/8,063.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.25

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