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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.98, 12,062.83 and 2,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.98, 12,062.83 and 2,706.08 is: 4,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.98 : 12,062.83 = 2,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.98/12,062.83 = 2,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.98x = 12,062.83 × 2,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.98x = 32,642,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642,983.01/8,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.06

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