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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.48, 12,057.06 and 2,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.48, 12,057.06 and 2,843.80 is: 4,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.48 : 12,057.06 = 2,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.48/12,057.06 = 2,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.48x = 12,057.06 × 2,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.48x = 34,287,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,287,867.23/8,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.06

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