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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.61, 12,096.18 and 3,133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.61, 12,096.18 and 3,133.63 is: 4,700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.61 : 12,096.18 = 3,133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.61/12,096.18 = 3,133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.61x = 12,096.18 × 3,133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.61x = 37,904,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904,952.53/8,063.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.74

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