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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.49, 12,058.25 and 3,593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.49, 12,058.25 and 3,593.15 is: 5,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.49 : 12,058.25 = 3,593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.49/12,058.25 = 3,593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.49x = 12,058.25 × 3,593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.49x = 43,327,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327,100.99/8,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.97

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