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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.98, 12,037.36 and 2,760.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.98, 12,037.36 and 2,760.99 is: 4,140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.98 : 12,037.36 = 2,760.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.98/12,037.36 = 2,760.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.98x = 12,037.36 × 2,760.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.98x = 33,235,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,030.59/8,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.42

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