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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.92, 12,068.60 and 2,849.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.92, 12,068.60 and 2,849.58 is: 4,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.92 : 12,068.60 = 2,849.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.92/12,068.60 = 2,849.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.92x = 12,068.60 × 2,849.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.92x = 34,390,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,390,426.94/8,044.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.80

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