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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.83, 12,070.35 and 2,781.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.83, 12,070.35 and 2,781.03 is: 4,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.83 : 12,070.35 = 2,781.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.83/12,070.35 = 2,781.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.83x = 12,070.35 × 2,781.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.83x = 33,568,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,005.46/8,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.10

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