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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.78, 12,088.44 and 2,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.78, 12,088.44 and 2,723.08 is: 4,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.78 : 12,088.44 = 2,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.78/12,088.44 = 2,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.78x = 12,088.44 × 2,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.78x = 32,917,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,917,789.20/8,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.20

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