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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.82, 12,029.72 and 2,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.82, 12,029.72 and 2,755.62 is: 4,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.82 : 12,029.72 = 2,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.82/12,029.72 = 2,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.82x = 12,029.72 × 2,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.82x = 33,149,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,323.25/8,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.91

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