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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.36, 12,038.52 and 2,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.36, 12,038.52 and 2,759.46 is: 4,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.36 : 12,038.52 = 2,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.36/12,038.52 = 2,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.36x = 12,038.52 × 2,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.36x = 33,219,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219,814.40/8,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.87

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