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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.76, 12,064.62 and 4,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.76, 12,064.62 and 4,355.73 is: 6,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.76 : 12,064.62 = 4,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.76/12,064.62 = 4,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.76x = 12,064.62 × 4,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.76x = 52,550,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,550,227.27/8,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.55

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