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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.44, 12,012.48 and 6,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.44, 12,012.48 and 6,057.12 is: 9,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.44 : 12,012.48 = 6,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.44/12,012.48 = 6,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.44x = 12,012.48 × 6,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.44x = 72,761,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761,032.86/8,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.95

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