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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.30, 12,085.47 and 2,864.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.30, 12,085.47 and 2,864.22 is: 4,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.30 : 12,085.47 = 2,864.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.30/12,085.47 = 2,864.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.30x = 12,085.47 × 2,864.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.30x = 34,615,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,444.88/8,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.63

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