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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.02, 12,392.07 and 3,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.02, 12,392.07 and 3,067.68 is: 4,600.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.02 : 12,392.07 = 3,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.02/12,392.07 = 3,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.02x = 12,392.07 × 3,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.02x = 38,014,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,905.30/8,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.61

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