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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.06, 12,042.45 and 2,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.06, 12,042.45 and 2,838.18 is: 4,254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.06 : 12,042.45 = 2,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.06/12,042.45 = 2,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.06x = 12,042.45 × 2,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.06x = 34,178,640.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178,640.74/8,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.22

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