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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.06, 12,058.67 and 4,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.06, 12,058.67 and 4,755.56 is: 7,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.06 : 12,058.67 = 4,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.06/12,058.67 = 4,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.06x = 12,058.67 × 4,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.06x = 57,345,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,680.30/8,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.05

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