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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,214.34, 12,321.42 and 2,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,214.34, 12,321.42 and 2,058.34 is: 3,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,214.34 : 12,321.42 = 2,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,214.34/12,321.42 = 2,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,214.34x = 12,321.42 × 2,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,214.34x = 25,361,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,671.64/8,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.49

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