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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.96, 12,032.43 and 2,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.96, 12,032.43 and 2,757.04 is: 4,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.96 : 12,032.43 = 2,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.96/12,032.43 = 2,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.96x = 12,032.43 × 2,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.96x = 33,173,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173,890.81/8,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.90

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