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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.34, 12,133.44 and 5,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.34, 12,133.44 and 5,992.02 is: 9,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.34 : 12,133.44 = 5,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.34/12,133.44 = 5,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.34x = 12,133.44 × 5,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.34x = 72,703,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,703,815.15/8,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.30

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