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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.80, 12,078.30 and 2,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.80, 12,078.30 and 2,859.40 is: 4,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.80 : 12,078.30 = 2,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.80/12,078.30 = 2,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.80x = 12,078.30 × 2,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.80x = 34,536,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536,691.02/8,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.38

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