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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.84, 12,067.26 and 2,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.84, 12,067.26 and 2,849.50 is: 4,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.84 : 12,067.26 = 2,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.84/12,067.26 = 2,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.84x = 12,067.26 × 2,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.84x = 34,385,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,657.37/8,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.25

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