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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.76, 12,063.72 and 2,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.76, 12,063.72 and 2,850.08 is: 4,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.76 : 12,063.72 = 2,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.76/12,063.72 = 2,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.76x = 12,063.72 × 2,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.76x = 34,382,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,382,567.10/8,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.32

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