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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.73, 12,059.65 and 4,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.73, 12,059.65 and 4,338.88 is: 6,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.73 : 12,059.65 = 4,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.73/12,059.65 = 4,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.73x = 12,059.65 × 4,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.73x = 52,325,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,333.20/8,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,510.77

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