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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.72, 12,089.03 and 5,591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.72, 12,089.03 and 5,591.27 is: 8,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.72 : 12,089.03 = 5,591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.72/12,089.03 = 5,591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.72x = 12,089.03 × 5,591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.72x = 67,593,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593,030.77/8,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.73

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