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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.92, 12,066.20 and 4,773.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.92, 12,066.20 and 4,773.36 is: 7,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.92 : 12,066.20 = 4,773.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.92/12,066.20 = 4,773.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.92x = 12,066.20 × 4,773.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.92x = 57,596,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,596,316.43/8,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.79

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