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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.28, 12,056.04 and 2,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.28, 12,056.04 and 2,841.48 is: 4,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.28 : 12,056.04 = 2,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.28/12,056.04 = 2,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.28x = 12,056.04 × 2,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.28x = 34,256,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256,996.54/8,036.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.79

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