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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.73, 12,037.58 and 2,758.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.73, 12,037.58 and 2,758.83 is: 4,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.73 : 12,037.58 = 2,758.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.73/12,037.58 = 2,758.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.73x = 12,037.58 × 2,758.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.73x = 33,209,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209,588.24/8,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.92

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