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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.55, 12,082.35 and 6,767.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.55, 12,082.35 and 6,767.55 is: 10,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.55 : 12,082.35 = 6,767.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.55/12,082.35 = 6,767.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.55x = 12,082.35 × 6,767.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.55x = 81,767,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,767,907.74/8,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.44

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