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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.88, 12,091.79 and 4,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.88, 12,091.79 and 4,363.75 is: 6,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.88 : 12,091.79 = 4,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.88/12,091.79 = 4,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.88x = 12,091.79 × 4,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.88x = 52,765,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,765,548.61/8,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.50

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