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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.82, 12,087.93 and 4,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.82, 12,087.93 and 4,360.56 is: 6,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.82 : 12,087.93 = 4,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.82/12,087.93 = 4,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.82x = 12,087.93 × 4,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.82x = 52,710,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710,144.04/8,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.49

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