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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.93, 12,094.98 and 2,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.93, 12,094.98 and 2,797.97 is: 4,196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.93 : 12,094.98 = 2,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.93/12,094.98 = 2,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.93x = 12,094.98 × 2,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.93x = 33,841,330.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841,330.72/8,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.63

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