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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.94, 12,051.45 and 2,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.94, 12,051.45 and 2,838.06 is: 4,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.94 : 12,051.45 = 2,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.94/12,051.45 = 2,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.94x = 12,051.45 × 2,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.94x = 34,202,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,738.19/8,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.28

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