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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.94, 12,042.35 and 2,762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.94, 12,042.35 and 2,762.03 is: 4,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.94 : 12,042.35 = 2,762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.94/12,042.35 = 2,762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.94x = 12,042.35 × 2,762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.94x = 33,261,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,257.95/8,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.71

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