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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.38, 12,080.06 and 2,859.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.38, 12,080.06 and 2,859.26 is: 4,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.38 : 12,080.06 = 2,859.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.38/12,080.06 = 2,859.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.38x = 12,080.06 × 2,859.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.38x = 34,540,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,032.36/8,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.89

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