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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.24, 12,037.73 and 2,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.24, 12,037.73 and 2,761.25 is: 4,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.24 : 12,037.73 = 2,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.24/12,037.73 = 2,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.24x = 12,037.73 × 2,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.24x = 33,239,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,128.68/8,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.79

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