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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.94, 12,105.43 and 5,723.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.94, 12,105.43 and 5,723.62 is: 8,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.94 : 12,105.43 = 5,723.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.94/12,105.43 = 5,723.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.94x = 12,105.43 × 5,723.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.94x = 69,286,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,286,881.26/8,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.58

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