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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.03, 12,446.90 and 2,058.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.03, 12,446.90 and 2,058.06 is: 3,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.03 : 12,446.90 = 2,058.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.03/12,446.90 = 2,058.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.03x = 12,446.90 × 2,058.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.03x = 25,616,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616,467.01/8,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.05

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