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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.44, 12,036.22 and 2,761.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.44, 12,036.22 and 2,761.96 is: 4,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.44 : 12,036.22 = 2,761.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.44/12,036.22 = 2,761.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.44x = 12,036.22 × 2,761.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.44x = 33,243,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,558.19/8,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.76

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