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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.05, 12,045.92 and 2,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.05, 12,045.92 and 2,837.25 is: 4,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.05 : 12,045.92 = 2,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.05/12,045.92 = 2,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.05x = 12,045.92 × 2,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.05x = 34,177,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,177,272.33/8,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.11

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