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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.92, 12,072.06 and 2,856.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.92, 12,072.06 and 2,856.12 is: 4,282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.92 : 12,072.06 = 2,856.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.92/12,072.06 = 2,856.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.92x = 12,072.06 × 2,856.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.92x = 34,479,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,252.01/8,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.65

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