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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.96, 12,021.99 and 2,752.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.96, 12,021.99 and 2,752.47 is: 4,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.96 : 12,021.99 = 2,752.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.96/12,021.99 = 2,752.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.96x = 12,021.99 × 2,752.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.96x = 33,090,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,166.82/8,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.52

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