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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.25, 12,087.38 and 2,864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.25, 12,087.38 and 2,864.33 is: 4,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.25 : 12,087.38 = 2,864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.25/12,087.38 = 2,864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.25x = 12,087.38 × 2,864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.25x = 34,622,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622,245.16/8,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.50

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