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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.48, 12,038.11 and 2,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.48, 12,038.11 and 2,761.49 is: 4,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.48 : 12,038.11 = 2,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.48/12,038.11 = 2,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.48x = 12,038.11 × 2,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.48x = 33,243,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,120.38/8,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.17

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