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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,095.26, 12,134.24 and 5,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,095.26, 12,134.24 and 5,779.74 is: 8,663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,095.26 : 12,134.24 = 5,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,095.26/12,134.24 = 5,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,095.26x = 12,134.24 × 5,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,095.26x = 70,132,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,132,752.30/8,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.43

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