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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,079.06, 12,103.74 and 4,375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,079.06, 12,103.74 and 4,375.74 is: 6,555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,079.06 : 12,103.74 = 4,375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,079.06/12,103.74 = 4,375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,079.06x = 12,103.74 × 4,375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,079.06x = 52,962,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,962,819.27/8,079.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.57

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