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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.66, 12,059.55 and 4,579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.66, 12,059.55 and 4,579.38 is: 6,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.66 : 12,059.55 = 4,579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.66/12,059.55 = 4,579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.66x = 12,059.55 × 4,579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.66x = 55,225,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225,262.08/8,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.01

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