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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.92, 12,054.06 and 2,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.92, 12,054.06 and 2,844.12 is: 4,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.92 : 12,054.06 = 2,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.92/12,054.06 = 2,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.92x = 12,054.06 × 2,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.92x = 34,283,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283,193.13/8,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.65

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