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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.38, 12,063.96 and 4,771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.38, 12,063.96 and 4,771.86 is: 7,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.38 : 12,063.96 = 4,771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.38/12,063.96 = 4,771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.38x = 12,063.96 × 4,771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.38x = 57,567,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,567,528.17/8,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.58

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