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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.94, 12,085.97 and 3,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.94, 12,085.97 and 3,372.23 is: 5,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.94 : 12,085.97 = 3,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.94/12,085.97 = 3,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.94x = 12,085.97 × 3,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.94x = 40,756,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756,618.61/8,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.58

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