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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.76, 12,084.60 and 3,311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.76, 12,084.60 and 3,311.66 is: 4,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.76 : 12,084.60 = 3,311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.76/12,084.60 = 3,311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.76x = 12,084.60 × 3,311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.76x = 40,020,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,020,086.44/8,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.04

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