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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.47, 12,020.36 and 2,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.47, 12,020.36 and 2,754.52 is: 4,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.47 : 12,020.36 = 2,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.47/12,020.36 = 2,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.47x = 12,020.36 × 2,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.47x = 33,110,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,322.03/8,013.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.83

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