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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.98, 12,034.36 and 2,761.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.98, 12,034.36 and 2,761.83 is: 4,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.98 : 12,034.36 = 2,761.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.98/12,034.36 = 2,761.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.98x = 12,034.36 × 2,761.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.98x = 33,236,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,236,856.48/8,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.71

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