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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.31, 12,030.46 and 2,755.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.31, 12,030.46 and 2,755.83 is: 4,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.31 : 12,030.46 = 2,755.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.31/12,030.46 = 2,755.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.31x = 12,030.46 × 2,755.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.31x = 33,153,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,902.58/8,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.71

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