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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.76, 12,047.40 and 2,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.76, 12,047.40 and 2,835.42 is: 4,253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.76 : 12,047.40 = 2,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.76/12,047.40 = 2,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.76x = 12,047.40 × 2,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.76x = 34,159,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,159,438.91/8,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.57

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