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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.24, 12,090.48 and 2,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.24, 12,090.48 and 2,865.52 is: 4,298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.24 : 12,090.48 = 2,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.24/12,090.48 = 2,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.24x = 12,090.48 × 2,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.24x = 34,645,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645,512.25/8,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.86

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