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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,055.99, 12,083.86 and 2,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,055.99, 12,083.86 and 2,794.83 is: 4,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,055.99 : 12,083.86 = 2,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,055.99/12,083.86 = 2,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,055.99x = 12,083.86 × 2,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,055.99x = 33,772,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772,334.44/8,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.20

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