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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.64, 12,056.58 and 2,416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.64, 12,056.58 and 2,416.22 is: 3,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.64 : 12,056.58 = 2,416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.64/12,056.58 = 2,416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.64x = 12,056.58 × 2,416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.64x = 29,131,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,349.73/8,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.92

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