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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.15, 12,083.58 and 2,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.15, 12,083.58 and 2,864.16 is: 4,294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.15 : 12,083.58 = 2,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.15/12,083.58 = 2,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.15x = 12,083.58 × 2,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.15x = 34,609,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,609,306.49/8,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.94

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