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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.65, 12,089.45 and 4,548.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.65, 12,089.45 and 4,548.06 is: 6,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.65 : 12,089.45 = 4,548.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.65/12,089.45 = 4,548.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.65x = 12,089.45 × 4,548.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.65x = 54,983,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983,543.97/8,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.08

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