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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.88, 12,044.50 and 2,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.88, 12,044.50 and 2,836.76 is: 4,254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.88 : 12,044.50 = 2,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.88/12,044.50 = 2,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.88x = 12,044.50 × 2,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.88x = 34,167,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,288.51/8,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.49

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