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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.33, 12,031.58 and 2,756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.33, 12,031.58 and 2,756.82 is: 4,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.33 : 12,031.58 = 2,756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.33/12,031.58 = 2,756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.33x = 12,031.58 × 2,756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.33x = 33,168,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,168,886.59/8,021.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.09

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