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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.57, 12,054.49 and 5,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.57, 12,054.49 and 5,069.59 is: 7,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.57 : 12,054.49 = 5,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.57/12,054.49 = 5,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.57x = 12,054.49 × 5,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.57x = 61,111,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,111,279.15/8,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.04

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