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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.74, 12,260.46 and 6,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.74, 12,260.46 and 6,058.44 is: 8,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.74 : 12,260.46 = 6,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.74/12,260.46 = 6,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.74x = 12,260.46 × 6,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.74x = 74,279,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279,261.28/8,881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,363.14

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