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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.48, 12,043.56 and 2,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.48, 12,043.56 and 2,834.80 is: 4,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.48 : 12,043.56 = 2,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.48/12,043.56 = 2,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.48x = 12,043.56 × 2,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.48x = 34,141,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,083.89/8,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.56

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