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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.40, 12,030.18 and 2,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.40, 12,030.18 and 2,753.08 is: 4,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.40 : 12,030.18 = 2,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.40/12,030.18 = 2,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.40x = 12,030.18 × 2,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.40x = 33,120,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120,047.95/8,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.99

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