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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.26, 12,081.86 and 4,357.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.26, 12,081.86 and 4,357.09 is: 6,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.26 : 12,081.86 = 4,357.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.26/12,081.86 = 4,357.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.26x = 12,081.86 × 4,357.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.26x = 52,641,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641,761.04/8,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.52

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