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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.56, 12,028.89 and 2,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.56, 12,028.89 and 2,757.10 is: 4,134.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.56 : 12,028.89 = 2,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.56/12,028.89 = 2,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.56x = 12,028.89 × 2,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.56x = 33,164,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164,852.62/8,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.46

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