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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.96, 12,062.22 and 2,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.96, 12,062.22 and 2,843.64 is: 4,267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.96 : 12,062.22 = 2,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.96/12,062.22 = 2,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.96x = 12,062.22 × 2,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.96x = 34,300,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,300,611.28/8,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.33

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