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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.52, 12,080.49 and 2,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.52, 12,080.49 and 2,863.18 is: 4,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.52 : 12,080.49 = 2,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.52/12,080.49 = 2,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.52x = 12,080.49 × 2,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.52x = 34,588,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,588,617.36/8,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.18

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