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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.91, 12,067.71 and 4,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.91, 12,067.71 and 4,774.36 is: 7,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.91 : 12,067.71 = 4,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.91/12,067.71 = 4,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.91x = 12,067.71 × 4,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.91x = 57,615,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,591.92/8,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.30

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