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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.74, 12,028.27 and 2,753.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.74, 12,028.27 and 2,753.72 is: 4,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.74 : 12,028.27 = 2,753.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.74/12,028.27 = 2,753.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.74x = 12,028.27 × 2,753.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.74x = 33,122,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,427.52/8,018.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.63

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