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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.38, 12,092.52 and 4,364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.38, 12,092.52 and 4,364.24 is: 6,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.38 : 12,092.52 = 4,364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.38/12,092.52 = 4,364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.38x = 12,092.52 × 4,364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.38x = 52,774,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,599.02/8,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.22

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