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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.26, 12,086.47 and 3,372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.26, 12,086.47 and 3,372.56 is: 5,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.26 : 12,086.47 = 3,372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.26/12,086.47 = 3,372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.26x = 12,086.47 × 3,372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.26x = 40,762,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762,282.72/8,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.08

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