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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.18, 12,079.05 and 5,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.18, 12,079.05 and 5,967.58 is: 8,964.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.18 : 12,079.05 = 5,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.18/12,079.05 = 5,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.18x = 12,079.05 × 5,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.18x = 72,082,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,082,697.20/8,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.19

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