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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.47, 12,083.45 and 2,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.47, 12,083.45 and 2,862.99 is: 4,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.47 : 12,083.45 = 2,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.47/12,083.45 = 2,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.47x = 12,083.45 × 2,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.47x = 34,594,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594,782.20/8,053.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.64

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