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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.91, 12,063.21 and 4,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.91, 12,063.21 and 4,771.36 is: 7,144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.91 : 12,063.21 = 4,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.91/12,063.21 = 4,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.91x = 12,063.21 × 4,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.91x = 57,557,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,557,917.67/8,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.81

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