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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.27, 12,016.53 and 2,745.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.27, 12,016.53 and 2,745.90 is: 4,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.27 : 12,016.53 = 2,745.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.27/12,016.53 = 2,745.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.27x = 12,016.53 × 2,745.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.27x = 32,996,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996,189.73/8,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.24

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