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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.89, 12,091.63 and 4,360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.89, 12,091.63 and 4,360.05 is: 6,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.89 : 12,091.63 = 4,360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.89/12,091.63 = 4,360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.89x = 12,091.63 × 4,360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.89x = 52,720,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,720,040.02/8,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.66

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