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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.88, 12,087.27 and 4,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.88, 12,087.27 and 4,360.73 is: 6,542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.88 : 12,087.27 = 4,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.88/12,087.27 = 4,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.88x = 12,087.27 × 4,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.88x = 52,709,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709,299.10/8,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.96

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