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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.34, 12,090.26 and 4,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.34, 12,090.26 and 4,358.88 is: 6,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.34 : 12,090.26 = 4,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.34/12,090.26 = 4,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.34x = 12,090.26 × 4,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.34x = 52,700,003.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700,003.41/8,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.62

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