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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.55, 12,092.78 and 3,902.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.55, 12,092.78 and 3,902.67 is: 5,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.55 : 12,092.78 = 3,902.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.55/12,092.78 = 3,902.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.55x = 12,092.78 × 3,902.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.55x = 47,194,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,139.48/8,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.68

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