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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,048.82, 12,074.85 and 2,854.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,048.82, 12,074.85 and 2,854.02 is: 4,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,048.82 : 12,074.85 = 2,854.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,048.82/12,074.85 = 2,854.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,048.82x = 12,074.85 × 2,854.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,048.82x = 34,461,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461,863.40/8,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.60

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