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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.78, 12,092.46 and 5,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.78, 12,092.46 and 5,592.76 is: 8,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.78 : 12,092.46 = 5,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.78/12,092.46 = 5,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.78x = 12,092.46 × 5,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.78x = 67,630,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,630,226.59/8,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.20

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