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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.08, 12,086.46 and 4,157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.08, 12,086.46 and 4,157.48 is: 6,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.08 : 12,086.46 = 4,157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.08/12,086.46 = 4,157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.08x = 12,086.46 × 4,157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.08x = 50,249,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,249,215.72/8,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.20

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