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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.09, 12,032.27 and 2,753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.09, 12,032.27 and 2,753.99 is: 4,131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.09 : 12,032.27 = 2,753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.09/12,032.27 = 2,753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.09x = 12,032.27 × 2,753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.09x = 33,136,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,677.33/8,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.20

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