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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.34, 12,064.39 and 5,811.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.34, 12,064.39 and 5,811.32 is: 8,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.34 : 12,064.39 = 5,811.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.34/12,064.39 = 5,811.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.34x = 12,064.39 × 5,811.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.34x = 70,110,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110,046.53/8,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,708.95

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