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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,050.92, 12,077.58 and 2,856.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,050.92, 12,077.58 and 2,856.36 is: 4,284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,050.92 : 12,077.58 = 2,856.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,050.92/12,077.58 = 2,856.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,050.92x = 12,077.58 × 2,856.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,050.92x = 34,497,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497,916.41/8,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.97

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