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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.13, 12,083.88 and 2,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.13, 12,083.88 and 2,863.02 is: 4,293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.13 : 12,083.88 = 2,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.13/12,083.88 = 2,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.13x = 12,083.88 × 2,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.13x = 34,596,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,390.12/8,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.89

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