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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.54, 11,112.99 and 6,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.54, 11,112.99 and 6,059.55 is: 8,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.54 : 11,112.99 = 6,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.54/11,112.99 = 6,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.54x = 11,112.99 × 6,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.54x = 67,339,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,339,718.55/8,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.54

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