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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.23, 12,036.35 and 2,760.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.23, 12,036.35 and 2,760.15 is: 4,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.23 : 12,036.35 = 2,760.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.23/12,036.35 = 2,760.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.23x = 12,036.35 × 2,760.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.23x = 33,222,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,222,117.65/8,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.19

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