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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.08, 12,027.18 and 2,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.08, 12,027.18 and 2,752.44 is: 4,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.08 : 12,027.18 = 2,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.08/12,027.18 = 2,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.08x = 12,027.18 × 2,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.08x = 33,104,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104,091.32/8,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.20

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