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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.43, 12,098.73 and 2,800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.43, 12,098.73 and 2,800.47 is: 4,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.43 : 12,098.73 = 2,800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.43/12,098.73 = 2,800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.43x = 12,098.73 × 2,800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.43x = 33,882,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882,130.40/8,066.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.39

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