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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.88, 12,089.36 and 2,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.88, 12,089.36 and 2,794.88 is: 4,192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.88 : 12,089.36 = 2,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.88/12,089.36 = 2,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.88x = 12,089.36 × 2,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.88x = 33,788,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788,310.48/8,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.68

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