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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.13, 12,082.38 and 2,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.13, 12,082.38 and 2,862.02 is: 4,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.13 : 12,082.38 = 2,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.13/12,082.38 = 2,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.13x = 12,082.38 × 2,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.13x = 34,580,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580,013.21/8,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.39

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