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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.55, 12,017.48 and 2,745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.55, 12,017.48 and 2,745.96 is: 4,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.55 : 12,017.48 = 2,745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.55/12,017.48 = 2,745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.55x = 12,017.48 × 2,745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.55x = 32,999,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,519.38/8,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.51

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