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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.84, 12,089.40 and 2,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.84, 12,089.40 and 2,512.68 is: 3,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.84 : 12,089.40 = 2,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.84/12,089.40 = 2,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.84x = 12,089.40 × 2,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.84x = 30,376,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,793.59/8,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.38

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