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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.18, 12,028.32 and 2,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.18, 12,028.32 and 2,756.72 is: 4,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.18 : 12,028.32 = 2,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.18/12,028.32 = 2,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.18x = 12,028.32 × 2,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.18x = 33,158,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158,710.31/8,021.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.89

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