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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.92, 12,019.46 and 2,747.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.92, 12,019.46 and 2,747.97 is: 4,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.92 : 12,019.46 = 2,747.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.92/12,019.46 = 2,747.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.92x = 12,019.46 × 2,747.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.92x = 33,029,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029,101.76/8,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.44

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