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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.98, 12,060.99 and 2,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.98, 12,060.99 and 2,848.02 is: 4,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.98 : 12,060.99 = 2,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.98/12,060.99 = 2,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.98x = 12,060.99 × 2,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.98x = 34,349,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,349,940.74/8,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.74

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