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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.43, 12,094.23 and 2,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.43, 12,094.23 and 2,797.47 is: 4,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.43 : 12,094.23 = 2,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.43/12,094.23 = 2,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.43x = 12,094.23 × 2,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.43x = 33,833,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833,245.60/8,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.89

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