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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.36, 12,086.10 and 5,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.36, 12,086.10 and 5,127.96 is: 7,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.36 : 12,086.10 = 5,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.36/12,086.10 = 5,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.36x = 12,086.10 × 5,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.36x = 61,977,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,977,037.36/8,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.02

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