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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.06, 12,027.09 and 2,753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.06, 12,027.09 and 2,753.57 is: 4,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.06 : 12,027.09 = 2,753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.06/12,027.09 = 2,753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.06x = 12,027.09 × 2,753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.06x = 33,117,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,117,464.28/8,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.33

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