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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.40, 12,050.82 and 2,839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.40, 12,050.82 and 2,839.32 is: 4,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.40 : 12,050.82 = 2,839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.40/12,050.82 = 2,839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.40x = 12,050.82 × 2,839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.40x = 34,216,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216,134.24/8,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.23

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