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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.11, 12,386.89 and 2,018.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.11, 12,386.89 and 2,018.15 is: 3,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.11 : 12,386.89 = 2,018.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.11/12,386.89 = 2,018.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.11x = 12,386.89 × 2,018.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.11x = 24,998,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,602.05/8,258.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.16

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