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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.82, 12,089.52 and 4,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.82, 12,089.52 and 4,749.06 is: 7,123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.82 : 12,089.52 = 4,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.82/12,089.52 = 4,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.82x = 12,089.52 × 4,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.82x = 57,413,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,855.85/8,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,123.47

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