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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.56, 12,027.39 and 2,756.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.56, 12,027.39 and 2,756.10 is: 4,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.56 : 12,027.39 = 2,756.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.56/12,027.39 = 2,756.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.56x = 12,027.39 × 2,756.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.56x = 33,148,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148,689.58/8,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.96

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