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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.57, 12,059.43 and 5,580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.57, 12,059.43 and 5,580.55 is: 8,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.57 : 12,059.43 = 5,580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.57/12,059.43 = 5,580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.57x = 12,059.43 × 5,580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.57x = 67,298,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,298,252.09/8,044.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.67

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