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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.43, 12,030.93 and 2,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.43, 12,030.93 and 2,757.24 is: 4,135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.43 : 12,030.93 = 2,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.43/12,030.93 = 2,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.43x = 12,030.93 × 2,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.43x = 33,172,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,161.43/8,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.44

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