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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.95, 12,036.33 and 2,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.95, 12,036.33 and 2,759.58 is: 4,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.95 : 12,036.33 = 2,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.95/12,036.33 = 2,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.95x = 12,036.33 × 2,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.95x = 33,215,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215,215.54/8,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.51

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