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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.89, 12,094.74 and 5,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.89, 12,094.74 and 5,716.65 is: 8,588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.89 : 12,094.74 = 5,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.89/12,094.74 = 5,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.89x = 12,094.74 × 5,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.89x = 69,141,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,141,395.42/8,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.04

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