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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.60, 12,036.93 and 2,760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.60, 12,036.93 and 2,760.11 is: 4,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.60 : 12,036.93 = 2,760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.60/12,036.93 = 2,760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.60x = 12,036.93 × 2,760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.60x = 33,223,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223,250.86/8,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.15

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