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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.02, 12,031.72 and 2,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.02, 12,031.72 and 2,755.98 is: 4,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.02 : 12,031.72 = 2,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.02/12,031.72 = 2,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.02x = 12,031.72 × 2,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.02x = 33,159,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159,179.69/8,021.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.04

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