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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.92, 12,055.97 and 5,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.92, 12,055.97 and 5,694.54 is: 8,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.92 : 12,055.97 = 5,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.92/12,055.97 = 5,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.92x = 12,055.97 × 5,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.92x = 68,653,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,653,203.40/8,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.92

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