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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.55, 12,076.37 and 6,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.55, 12,076.37 and 6,763.55 is: 10,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.55 : 12,076.37 = 6,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.55/12,076.37 = 6,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.55x = 12,076.37 × 6,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.55x = 81,679,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679,098.50/8,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.45

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