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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.18, 12,092.49 and 4,771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.18, 12,092.49 and 4,771.98 is: 7,163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.18 : 12,092.49 = 4,771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.18/12,092.49 = 4,771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.18x = 12,092.49 × 4,771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.18x = 57,705,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,120.43/8,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.73

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