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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.64, 12,058.08 and 2,417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.64, 12,058.08 and 2,417.22 is: 3,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.64 : 12,058.08 = 2,417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.64/12,058.08 = 2,417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.64x = 12,058.08 × 2,417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.64x = 29,147,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147,032.14/8,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.42

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