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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.68, 12,089.70 and 2,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.68, 12,089.70 and 2,436.46 is: 3,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.68 : 12,089.70 = 2,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.68/12,089.70 = 2,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.68x = 12,089.70 × 2,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.68x = 29,456,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,456,070.46/8,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.20

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