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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.93, 12,083.48 and 3,615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.93, 12,083.48 and 3,615.74 is: 5,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.93 : 12,083.48 = 3,615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.93/12,083.48 = 3,615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.93x = 12,083.48 × 3,615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.93x = 43,690,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,702.35/8,058.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.40

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