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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,283.11, 12,424.30 and 2,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,283.11, 12,424.30 and 2,042.82 is: 3,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,283.11 : 12,424.30 = 2,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,283.11/12,424.30 = 2,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,283.11x = 12,424.30 × 2,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,283.11x = 25,380,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,380,603.42/8,283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.14

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