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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.13, 12,076.37 and 2,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.13, 12,076.37 and 2,858.01 is: 4,286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.13 : 12,076.37 = 2,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.13/12,076.37 = 2,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.13x = 12,076.37 × 2,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.13x = 34,514,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,386.22/8,052.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.37

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