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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.39, 12,093.88 and 4,361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.39, 12,093.88 and 4,361.55 is: 6,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.39 : 12,093.88 = 4,361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.39/12,093.88 = 4,361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.39x = 12,093.88 × 4,361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.39x = 52,748,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748,062.31/8,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.92

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