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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.83, 12,068.75 and 5,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.83, 12,068.75 and 5,289.94 is: 7,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.83 : 12,068.75 = 5,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.83/12,068.75 = 5,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.83x = 12,068.75 × 5,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.83x = 63,842,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,842,963.38/8,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.91

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