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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.59, 12,069.27 and 5,591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.59, 12,069.27 and 5,591.97 is: 8,378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.59 : 12,069.27 = 5,591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.59/12,069.27 = 5,591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.59x = 12,069.27 × 5,591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.59x = 67,490,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,490,995.76/8,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,378.16

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