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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.46, 12,042.18 and 2,763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.46, 12,042.18 and 2,763.54 is: 4,145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.46 : 12,042.18 = 2,763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.46/12,042.18 = 2,763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.46x = 12,042.18 × 2,763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.46x = 33,279,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,046.12/8,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.65

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