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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.82, 12,065.85 and 2,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.82, 12,065.85 and 2,848.02 is: 4,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.82 : 12,065.85 = 2,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.82/12,065.85 = 2,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.82x = 12,065.85 × 2,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.82x = 34,363,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,363,782.12/8,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.60

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