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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.72, 12,013.92 and 2,813.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.72, 12,013.92 and 2,813.76 is: 4,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.72 : 12,013.92 = 2,813.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.72/12,013.92 = 2,813.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.72x = 12,013.92 × 2,813.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.72x = 33,804,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804,287.54/8,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.88

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