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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.57, 12,047.45 and 2,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.57, 12,047.45 and 2,833.80 is: 4,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.57 : 12,047.45 = 2,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.57/12,047.45 = 2,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.57x = 12,047.45 × 2,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.57x = 34,140,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,140,049.64/8,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.73

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