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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.55, 12,018.98 and 2,746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.55, 12,018.98 and 2,746.96 is: 4,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.55 : 12,018.98 = 2,746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.55/12,018.98 = 2,746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.55x = 12,018.98 × 2,746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.55x = 33,015,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,657.30/8,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.01

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