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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.18, 12,015.90 and 2,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.18, 12,015.90 and 2,747.70 is: 4,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.18 : 12,015.90 = 2,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.18/12,015.90 = 2,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.18x = 12,015.90 × 2,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.18x = 33,016,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016,088.43/8,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.77

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