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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.42, 12,054.96 and 2,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.42, 12,054.96 and 2,841.34 is: 4,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.42 : 12,054.96 = 2,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.42/12,054.96 = 2,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.42x = 12,054.96 × 2,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.42x = 34,252,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252,240.05/8,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.66

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