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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.82, 12,089.28 and 2,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.82, 12,089.28 and 2,437.40 is: 3,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.82 : 12,089.28 = 2,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.82/12,089.28 = 2,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.82x = 12,089.28 × 2,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.82x = 29,466,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466,411.07/8,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.96

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