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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.58, 12,050.44 and 2,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.58, 12,050.44 and 2,835.80 is: 4,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.58 : 12,050.44 = 2,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.58/12,050.44 = 2,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.58x = 12,050.44 × 2,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.58x = 34,172,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,172,637.75/8,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.72

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