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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.04, 12,053.33 and 8,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.04, 12,053.33 and 8,095.88 is: 11,179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.04 : 12,053.33 = 8,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.04/12,053.33 = 8,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.04x = 12,053.33 × 8,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.04x = 97,582,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,582,212.53/8,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,179.03

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