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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.94, 12,089.87 and 4,548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.94, 12,089.87 and 4,548.34 is: 6,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.94 : 12,089.87 = 4,548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.94/12,089.87 = 4,548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.94x = 12,089.87 × 4,548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.94x = 54,988,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,988,848.74/8,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.49

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