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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.05, 12,036.09 and 2,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.05, 12,036.09 and 2,759.58 is: 4,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.05 : 12,036.09 = 2,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.05/12,036.09 = 2,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.05x = 12,036.09 × 2,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.05x = 33,214,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,553.24/8,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.34

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