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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.82, 12,061.94 and 4,714.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.82, 12,061.94 and 4,714.89 is: 7,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.82 : 12,061.94 = 4,714.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.82/12,061.94 = 4,714.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.82x = 12,061.94 × 4,714.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.82x = 56,870,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,870,696.71/8,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.71

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