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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.45, 12,083.27 and 2,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.45, 12,083.27 and 2,791.04 is: 4,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.45 : 12,083.27 = 2,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.45/12,083.27 = 2,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.45x = 12,083.27 × 2,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.45x = 33,724,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724,836.46/8,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.55

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