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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.60, 12,089.94 and 3,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.60, 12,089.94 and 3,900.60 is: 5,851.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.60 : 12,089.94 = 3,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.60/12,089.94 = 3,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.60x = 12,089.94 × 3,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.60x = 47,158,019.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,158,019.96/8,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.89

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