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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.31, 12,027.46 and 2,753.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.31, 12,027.46 and 2,753.82 is: 4,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.31 : 12,027.46 = 2,753.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.31/12,027.46 = 2,753.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.31x = 12,027.46 × 2,753.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.31x = 33,121,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,459.90/8,020.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.70

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