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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.75, 12,046.16 and 2,836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.75, 12,046.16 and 2,836.62 is: 4,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.75 : 12,046.16 = 2,836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.75/12,046.16 = 2,836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.75x = 12,046.16 × 2,836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.75x = 34,170,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,170,385.47/8,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.95

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