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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.35, 12,041.16 and 2,760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.35, 12,041.16 and 2,760.67 is: 4,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.35 : 12,041.16 = 2,760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.35/12,041.16 = 2,760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.35x = 12,041.16 × 2,760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.35x = 33,241,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241,673.88/8,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.57

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