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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.06, 12,072.85 and 4,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.06, 12,072.85 and 4,350.31 is: 6,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.06 : 12,072.85 = 4,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.06/12,072.85 = 4,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.06x = 12,072.85 × 4,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.06x = 52,520,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520,599.03/8,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,519.39

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