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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.76, 12,084.11 and 4,358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.76, 12,084.11 and 4,358.59 is: 6,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.76 : 12,084.11 = 4,358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.76/12,084.11 = 4,358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.76x = 12,084.11 × 4,358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.76x = 52,669,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,669,690.66/8,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.77

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