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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.63, 12,093.35 and 3,618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.63, 12,093.35 and 3,618.75 is: 5,427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.63 : 12,093.35 = 3,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.63/12,093.35 = 3,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.63x = 12,093.35 × 3,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.63x = 43,762,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762,792.22/8,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,427.19

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