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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.54, 12,097.59 and 7,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.54, 12,097.59 and 7,292.42 is: 10,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.54 : 12,097.59 = 7,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.54/12,097.59 = 7,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.54x = 12,097.59 × 7,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.54x = 88,220,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,220,707.27/8,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,940.69

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