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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.26, 12,066.87 and 4,357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.26, 12,066.87 and 4,357.23 is: 6,528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.26 : 12,066.87 = 4,357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.26/12,066.87 = 4,357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.26x = 12,066.87 × 4,357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.26x = 52,578,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578,127.97/8,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.80

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