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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.59, 12,096.30 and 4,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.59, 12,096.30 and 4,553.04 is: 6,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.59 : 12,096.30 = 4,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.59/12,096.30 = 4,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.59x = 12,096.30 × 4,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.59x = 55,074,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,074,937.75/8,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.47

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