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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.56 and 2,858.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.24, 12,076.56 and 2,858.16 is: 4,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.24 : 12,076.56 = 2,858.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.24/12,076.56 = 2,858.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.24x = 12,076.56 × 2,858.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.24x = 34,516,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,740.73/8,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.60

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