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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.68, 12,082.50 and 2,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.68, 12,082.50 and 2,792.36 is: 4,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.68 : 12,082.50 = 2,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.68/12,082.50 = 2,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.68x = 12,082.50 × 2,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.68x = 33,738,689.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738,689.70/8,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.63

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