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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.47, 12,093.45 and 4,361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.47, 12,093.45 and 4,361.01 is: 6,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.47 : 12,093.45 = 4,361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.47/12,093.45 = 4,361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.47x = 12,093.45 × 4,361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.47x = 52,739,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,656.38/8,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.81

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