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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.24, 12,040.62 and 2,760.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.24, 12,040.62 and 2,760.70 is: 4,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.24 : 12,040.62 = 2,760.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.24/12,040.62 = 2,760.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.24x = 12,040.62 × 2,760.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.24x = 33,240,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,539.63/8,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.48

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