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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.05, 12,074.88 and 3,900.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.05, 12,074.88 and 3,900.99 is: 5,844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.05 : 12,074.88 = 3,900.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.05/12,074.88 = 3,900.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.05x = 12,074.88 × 3,900.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.05x = 47,103,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,986.13/8,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.86

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