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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.38, 12,019.99 and 2,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.38, 12,019.99 and 2,748.80 is: 4,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.38 : 12,019.99 = 2,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.38/12,019.99 = 2,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.38x = 12,019.99 × 2,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.38x = 33,040,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,040,571.69/8,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.15

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