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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.02, 12,106.56 and 8,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.02, 12,106.56 and 8,059.06 is: 11,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.02 : 12,106.56 = 8,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.02/12,106.56 = 8,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.02x = 12,106.56 × 8,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.02x = 97,567,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,567,493.43/8,783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.65

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