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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.83, 12,053.75 and 5,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.83, 12,053.75 and 5,279.94 is: 7,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.83 : 12,053.75 = 5,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.83/12,053.75 = 5,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.83x = 12,053.75 × 5,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.83x = 63,643,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643,050.38/8,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,919.91

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