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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.55, 12,097.59 and 3,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.55, 12,097.59 and 3,382.46 is: 5,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.55 : 12,097.59 = 3,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.55/12,097.59 = 3,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.55x = 12,097.59 × 3,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.55x = 40,919,586.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,919,586.47/8,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.64

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