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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.49, 12,083.11 and 2,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.49, 12,083.11 and 2,794.33 is: 4,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.49 : 12,083.11 = 2,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.49/12,083.11 = 2,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.49x = 12,083.11 × 2,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.49x = 33,764,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,764,196.77/8,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.45

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