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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.96, 12,093.02 and 2,797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.96, 12,093.02 and 2,797.54 is: 4,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.96 : 12,093.02 = 2,797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.96/12,093.02 = 2,797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.96x = 12,093.02 × 2,797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.96x = 33,830,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,830,707.17/8,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.30

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