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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.89, 12,094.64 and 4,362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.89, 12,094.64 and 4,362.05 is: 6,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.89 : 12,094.64 = 4,362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.89/12,094.64 = 4,362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.89x = 12,094.64 × 4,362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.89x = 52,757,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,757,342.13/8,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.67

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