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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.04, 12,081.30 and 4,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.04, 12,081.30 and 4,977.08 is: 7,462.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.04 : 12,081.30 = 4,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.04/12,081.30 = 4,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.04x = 12,081.30 × 4,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.04x = 60,129,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129,596.60/8,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.06

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