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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.56, 12,029.34 and 2,755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.56, 12,029.34 and 2,755.07 is: 4,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.56 : 12,029.34 = 2,755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.56/12,029.34 = 2,755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.56x = 12,029.34 × 2,755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.56x = 33,141,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,141,703.83/8,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.58

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