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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.40, 12,056.86 and 2,845.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.40, 12,056.86 and 2,845.63 is: 4,265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.40 : 12,056.86 = 2,845.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.40/12,056.86 = 2,845.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.40x = 12,056.86 × 2,845.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.40x = 34,309,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309,362.52/8,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.53

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