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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.89, 12,028.50 and 2,752.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.89, 12,028.50 and 2,752.69 is: 4,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.89 : 12,028.50 = 2,752.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.89/12,028.50 = 2,752.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.89x = 12,028.50 × 2,752.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.89x = 33,110,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,731.67/8,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.61

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