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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.73, 12,039.08 and 2,759.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.73, 12,039.08 and 2,759.83 is: 4,140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.73 : 12,039.08 = 2,759.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.73/12,039.08 = 2,759.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.73x = 12,039.08 × 2,759.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.73x = 33,225,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,814.16/8,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.43

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