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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.28, 12,050.36 and 2,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.28, 12,050.36 and 2,562 is: 3,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.28 : 12,050.36 = 2,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.28/12,050.36 = 2,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.28x = 12,050.36 × 2,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.28x = 30,873,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,873,022.32/8,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.18

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