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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.61, 12,123.35 and 4,963.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.61, 12,123.35 and 4,963.49 is: 7,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.61 : 12,123.35 = 4,963.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.61/12,123.35 = 4,963.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.61x = 12,123.35 × 4,963.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.61x = 60,174,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,174,041.06/8,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.68

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