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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.89, 12,093.81 and 2,868.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.89, 12,093.81 and 2,868.55 is: 4,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.89 : 12,093.81 = 2,868.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.89/12,093.81 = 2,868.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.89x = 12,093.81 × 2,868.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.89x = 34,691,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691,657.68/8,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.10

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