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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.96, 12,088.52 and 2,436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.96, 12,088.52 and 2,436.68 is: 3,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.96 : 12,088.52 = 2,436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.96/12,088.52 = 2,436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.96x = 12,088.52 × 2,436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.96x = 29,455,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,794.47/8,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.04

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