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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.71, 12,082.14 and 2,790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.71, 12,082.14 and 2,790.29 is: 4,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.71 : 12,082.14 = 2,790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.71/12,082.14 = 2,790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.71x = 12,082.14 × 2,790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.71x = 33,712,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,712,614.01/8,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.41

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