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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.83, 12,035.32 and 2,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.83, 12,035.32 and 2,759.32 is: 4,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.83 : 12,035.32 = 2,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.83/12,035.32 = 2,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.83x = 12,035.32 × 2,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.83x = 33,209,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209,299.18/8,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.83

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