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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.45, 12,081.78 and 2,790.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.45, 12,081.78 and 2,790.03 is: 4,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.45 : 12,081.78 = 2,790.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.45/12,081.78 = 2,790.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.45x = 12,081.78 × 2,790.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.45x = 33,708,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,708,528.65/8,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.04

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