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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,108.28, 12,098.94 and 7,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,108.28, 12,098.94 and 7,058.52 is: 10,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,108.28 : 12,098.94 = 7,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,108.28/12,098.94 = 7,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,108.28x = 12,098.94 × 7,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,108.28x = 85,400,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400,609.97/8,108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.52

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