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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.96, 12,063.85 and 2,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.96, 12,063.85 and 2,706.17 is: 4,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.96 : 12,063.85 = 2,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.96/12,063.85 = 2,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.96x = 12,063.85 × 2,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.96x = 32,646,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,646,828.95/8,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.06

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