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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.83, 12,112.61 and 4,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.83, 12,112.61 and 4,384.87 is: 6,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.83 : 12,112.61 = 4,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.83/12,112.61 = 4,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.83x = 12,112.61 × 4,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.83x = 53,112,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112,168.00/8,091.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.68

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