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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.08, 12,084.39 and 5,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.08, 12,084.39 and 5,726.52 is: 8,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.08 : 12,084.39 = 5,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.08/12,084.39 = 5,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.08x = 12,084.39 × 5,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.08x = 69,201,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,201,501.02/8,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.97

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