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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.62, 12,035.90 and 2,757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.62, 12,035.90 and 2,757.71 is: 4,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.62 : 12,035.90 = 2,757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.62/12,035.90 = 2,757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.62x = 12,035.90 × 2,757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.62x = 33,191,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191,447.82/8,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.24

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