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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.80, 12,071.70 and 2,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.80, 12,071.70 and 2,854.20 is: 4,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.80 : 12,071.70 = 2,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.80/12,071.70 = 2,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.80x = 12,071.70 × 2,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.80x = 34,455,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,455,046.14/8,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.30

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