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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.38, 12,088.02 and 4,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.38, 12,088.02 and 4,361.24 is: 6,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.38 : 12,088.02 = 4,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.38/12,088.02 = 4,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.38x = 12,088.02 × 4,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.38x = 52,718,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718,695.90/8,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.72

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