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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.36, 12,035.52 and 2,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.36, 12,035.52 and 2,757.46 is: 4,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.36 : 12,035.52 = 2,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.36/12,035.52 = 2,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.36x = 12,035.52 × 2,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.36x = 33,187,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,464.98/8,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.87

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