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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.81, 12,026.63 and 2,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.81, 12,026.63 and 2,753.84 is: 4,129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.81 : 12,026.63 = 2,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.81/12,026.63 = 2,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.81x = 12,026.63 × 2,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.81x = 33,119,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119,361.51/8,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.69

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