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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.01, 12,019.69 and 2,746.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.01, 12,019.69 and 2,746.81 is: 4,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.01 : 12,019.69 = 2,746.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.01/12,019.69 = 2,746.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.01x = 12,019.69 × 2,746.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.01x = 33,015,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,823.15/8,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.79

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