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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.92, 12,063.06 and 2,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.92, 12,063.06 and 2,850.12 is: 4,273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.92 : 12,063.06 = 2,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.92/12,063.06 = 2,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.92x = 12,063.06 × 2,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.92x = 34,381,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381,168.57/8,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.65

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