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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.68, 12,032.06 and 2,759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.68, 12,032.06 and 2,759.22 is: 4,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.68 : 12,032.06 = 2,759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.68/12,032.06 = 2,759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.68x = 12,032.06 × 2,759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.68x = 33,199,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,100.59/8,023.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.64

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