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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.78, 12,093.14 and 4,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.78, 12,093.14 and 4,166.92 is: 6,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.78 : 12,093.14 = 4,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.78/12,093.14 = 4,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.78x = 12,093.14 × 4,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.78x = 50,391,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391,146.93/8,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,252.17

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