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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.59, 12,096.14 and 2,797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.59, 12,096.14 and 2,797.78 is: 4,196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.59 : 12,096.14 = 2,797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.59/12,096.14 = 2,797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.59x = 12,096.14 × 2,797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.59x = 33,842,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842,338.57/8,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.93

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