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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.39, 12,095.85 and 3,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.39, 12,095.85 and 3,133.41 is: 4,700.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.39 : 12,095.85 = 3,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.39/12,095.85 = 3,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.39x = 12,095.85 × 3,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.39x = 37,901,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,257.35/8,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.41

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