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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.74, 12,093.72 and 4,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.74, 12,093.72 and 4,166.02 is: 6,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.74 : 12,093.72 = 4,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.74/12,093.72 = 4,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.74x = 12,093.72 × 4,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.74x = 50,382,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,382,679.39/8,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,248.05

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