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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.45, 12,068.51 and 2,850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.45, 12,068.51 and 2,850.33 is: 4,276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.45 : 12,068.51 = 2,850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.45/12,068.51 = 2,850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.45x = 12,068.51 × 2,850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.45x = 34,399,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,199.23/8,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.14

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