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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.42, 12,100.26 and 4,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.42, 12,100.26 and 4,368.20 is: 6,555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.42 : 12,100.26 = 4,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.42/12,100.26 = 4,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.42x = 12,100.26 × 4,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.42x = 52,856,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,355.73/8,063.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.08

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