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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.72, 12,091.68 and 3,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.72, 12,091.68 and 3,954.72 is: 5,933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.72 : 12,091.68 = 3,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.72/12,091.68 = 3,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.72x = 12,091.68 × 3,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.72x = 47,819,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,819,208.73/8,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.85

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