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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.56, 12,086.08 and 3,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.56, 12,086.08 and 3,313.56 is: 4,970.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.56 : 12,086.08 = 3,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.56/12,086.08 = 3,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.56x = 12,086.08 × 3,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.56x = 40,047,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047,924.96/8,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.23

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