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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.04, 12,031.74 and 2,754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.04, 12,031.74 and 2,754.63 is: 4,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.04 : 12,031.74 = 2,754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.04/12,031.74 = 2,754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.04x = 12,031.74 × 2,754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.04x = 33,142,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142,991.96/8,020.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.52

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