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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.37, 12,086.72 and 3,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.37, 12,086.72 and 3,379.25 is: 5,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.37 : 12,086.72 = 3,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.37/12,086.72 = 3,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.37x = 12,086.72 × 3,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.37x = 40,844,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,844,074.55/8,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,067.90

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