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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.99, 12,085.74 and 6,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.99, 12,085.74 and 6,087.69 is: 9,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.99 : 12,085.74 = 6,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.99/12,085.74 = 6,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.99x = 12,085.74 × 6,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.99x = 73,574,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,574,238.54/8,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.86

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