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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.61, 12,038.30 and 2,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.61, 12,038.30 and 2,761.62 is: 4,141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.61 : 12,038.30 = 2,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.61/12,038.30 = 2,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.61x = 12,038.30 × 2,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.61x = 33,245,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245,161.45/8,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.35

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