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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.85, 12,058.93 and 2,115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.85, 12,058.93 and 2,115.72 is: 3,173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.85 : 12,058.93 = 2,115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.85/12,058.93 = 2,115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.85x = 12,058.93 × 2,115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.85x = 25,513,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513,310.12/8,038.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.75

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