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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.07, 12,058.52 and 2,843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.07, 12,058.52 and 2,843.73 is: 4,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.07 : 12,058.52 = 2,843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.07/12,058.52 = 2,843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.07x = 12,058.52 × 2,843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.07x = 34,291,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,291,160.86/8,039.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.56

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