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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.13, 12,085.38 and 2,864.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.13, 12,085.38 and 2,864.02 is: 4,295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.13 : 12,085.38 = 2,864.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.13/12,085.38 = 2,864.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.13x = 12,085.38 × 2,864.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.13x = 34,612,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,770.03/8,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.38

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