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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.33, 12,089.30 and 4,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.33, 12,089.30 and 4,358.48 is: 6,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.33 : 12,089.30 = 4,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.33/12,089.30 = 4,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.33x = 12,089.30 × 4,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.33x = 52,690,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,690,890.03/8,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.31

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