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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.89, 12,080.88 and 2,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.89, 12,080.88 and 2,789.54 is: 4,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.89 : 12,080.88 = 2,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.89/12,080.88 = 2,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.89x = 12,080.88 × 2,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.89x = 33,700,082.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700,082.89/8,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.29

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