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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.30, 12,072.76 and 4,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.30, 12,072.76 and 4,110.40 is: 6,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.30 : 12,072.76 = 4,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.30/12,072.76 = 4,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.30x = 12,072.76 × 4,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.30x = 49,623,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623,872.70/8,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.34

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