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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.14, 12,486.02 and 3,058.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.14, 12,486.02 and 3,058.34 is: 4,586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.14 : 12,486.02 = 3,058.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.14/12,486.02 = 3,058.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.14x = 12,486.02 × 3,058.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.14x = 38,186,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186,494.41/8,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.89

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