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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.16, 12,047.76 and 2,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.16, 12,047.76 and 2,836.08 is: 4,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.16 : 12,047.76 = 2,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.16/12,047.76 = 2,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.16x = 12,047.76 × 2,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.16x = 34,168,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,168,411.18/8,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.01

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