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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,054.26, 12,082.42 and 2,860.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,054.26, 12,082.42 and 2,860.18 is: 4,290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,054.26 : 12,082.42 = 2,860.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,054.26/12,082.42 = 2,860.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,054.26x = 12,082.42 × 2,860.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,054.26x = 34,557,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,896.04/8,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.64

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