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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.94, 12,093.32 and 5,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.94, 12,093.32 and 5,591.28 is: 8,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.94 : 12,093.32 = 5,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.94/12,093.32 = 5,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.94x = 12,093.32 × 5,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.94x = 67,617,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,138.25/8,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,385.12

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