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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.93, 12,029.90 and 2,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.93, 12,029.90 and 2,755.45 is: 4,132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.93 : 12,029.90 = 2,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.93/12,029.90 = 2,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.93x = 12,029.90 × 2,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.93x = 33,147,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147,764.77/8,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.14

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