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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.34, 12,039.65 and 2,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.34, 12,039.65 and 2,759.67 is: 4,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.34 : 12,039.65 = 2,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.34/12,039.65 = 2,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.34x = 12,039.65 × 2,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.34x = 33,225,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,453.12/8,025.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.07

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