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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.70, 12,085.98 and 5,433.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.70, 12,085.98 and 5,433.73 is: 8,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.70 : 12,085.98 = 5,433.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.70/12,085.98 = 5,433.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.70x = 12,085.98 × 5,433.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.70x = 65,671,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671,952.11/8,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.23

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