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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.38, 12,066.96 and 4,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.38, 12,066.96 and 4,773.86 is: 7,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.38 : 12,066.96 = 4,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.38/12,066.96 = 4,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.38x = 12,066.96 × 4,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.38x = 57,605,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,605,977.67/8,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.58

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