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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.45, 12,026.57 and 2,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.45, 12,026.57 and 2,751.52 is: 4,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.45 : 12,026.57 = 2,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.45/12,026.57 = 2,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.45x = 12,026.57 × 2,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.45x = 33,091,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,347.89/8,016.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.93

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