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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.44, 12,083.70 and 4,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.44, 12,083.70 and 4,727.54 is: 7,088.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.44 : 12,083.70 = 4,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.44/12,083.70 = 4,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.44x = 12,083.70 × 4,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.44x = 57,126,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,126,175.10/8,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.99

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