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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.01, 12,038.90 and 2,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.01, 12,038.90 and 2,760.55 is: 4,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.01 : 12,038.90 = 2,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.01/12,038.90 = 2,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.01x = 12,038.90 × 2,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.01x = 33,233,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233,941.50/8,025.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.30

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