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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.82, 12,448.06 and 2,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.82, 12,448.06 and 2,058.84 is: 3,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.82 : 12,448.06 = 2,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.82/12,448.06 = 2,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.82x = 12,448.06 × 2,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.82x = 25,628,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628,563.85/8,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.22

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