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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.64, 12,098.92 and 4,368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.64, 12,098.92 and 4,368.50 is: 6,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.64 : 12,098.92 = 4,368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.64/12,098.92 = 4,368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.64x = 12,098.92 × 4,368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.64x = 52,854,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854,132.02/8,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,554.62

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