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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.54, 12,051.93 and 2,843.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.54, 12,051.93 and 2,843.06 is: 4,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.54 : 12,051.93 = 2,843.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.54/12,051.93 = 2,843.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.54x = 12,051.93 × 2,843.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.54x = 34,264,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,299.85/8,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.16

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