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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.23, 12,088.93 and 2,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.23, 12,088.93 and 2,436.95 is: 3,655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.23 : 12,088.93 = 2,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.23/12,088.93 = 2,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.23x = 12,088.93 × 2,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.23x = 29,460,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,460,057.52/8,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.44

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