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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.35, 12,094.07 and 2,866.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.35, 12,094.07 and 2,866.83 is: 4,300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.35 : 12,094.07 = 2,866.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.35/12,094.07 = 2,866.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.35x = 12,094.07 × 2,866.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.35x = 34,671,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671,642.70/8,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.44

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