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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.56, 12,019.04 and 2,745.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.56, 12,019.04 and 2,745.15 is: 4,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.56 : 12,019.04 = 2,745.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.56/12,019.04 = 2,745.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.56x = 12,019.04 × 2,745.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.56x = 32,994,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,994,067.66/8,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.31

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