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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.88, 12,092.04 and 4,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.88, 12,092.04 and 4,777.44 is: 7,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.88 : 12,092.04 = 4,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.88/12,092.04 = 4,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.88x = 12,092.04 × 4,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.88x = 57,768,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,768,995.58/8,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.92

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