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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.65, 12,085.55 and 3,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.65, 12,085.55 and 3,371.95 is: 5,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.65 : 12,085.55 = 3,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.65/12,085.55 = 3,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.65x = 12,085.55 × 3,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.65x = 40,751,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751,832.20/8,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.16

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