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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.52, 12,036.66 and 2,760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.52, 12,036.66 and 2,760.53 is: 4,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.52 : 12,036.66 = 2,760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.52/12,036.66 = 2,760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.52x = 12,036.66 × 2,760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.52x = 33,227,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,227,561.03/8,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.72

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