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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.06, 12,013.58 and 4,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.06, 12,013.58 and 4,059.70 is: 6,089.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.06 : 12,013.58 = 4,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.06/12,013.58 = 4,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.06x = 12,013.58 × 4,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.06x = 48,771,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,771,530.73/8,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.54

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