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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.68, 12,086.70 and 2,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.68, 12,086.70 and 2,434.48 is: 3,652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.68 : 12,086.70 = 2,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.68/12,086.70 = 2,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.68x = 12,086.70 × 2,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.68x = 29,424,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,829.42/8,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.23

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