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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.91, 12,056.52 and 4,759.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.91, 12,056.52 and 4,759.77 is: 7,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.91 : 12,056.52 = 4,759.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.91/12,056.52 = 4,759.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.91x = 12,056.52 × 4,759.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.91x = 57,386,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,386,262.20/8,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.13

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