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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.94, 12,088.97 and 3,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.94, 12,088.97 and 3,374.23 is: 5,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.94 : 12,088.97 = 3,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.94/12,088.97 = 3,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.94x = 12,088.97 × 3,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.94x = 40,790,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,790,965.24/8,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.58

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