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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.05, 12,075.62 and 6,763.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.05, 12,075.62 and 6,763.05 is: 10,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.05 : 12,075.62 = 6,763.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.05/12,075.62 = 6,763.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.05x = 12,075.62 × 6,763.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.05x = 81,667,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,667,988.03/8,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.70

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