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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.56, 12,097.50 and 4,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.56, 12,097.50 and 4,603.24 is: 6,906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.56 : 12,097.50 = 4,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.56/12,097.50 = 4,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.56x = 12,097.50 × 4,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.56x = 55,687,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687,695.90/8,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.09

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