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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.70, 12,044.06 and 2,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.70, 12,044.06 and 2,762.34 is: 4,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.70 : 12,044.06 = 2,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.70/12,044.06 = 2,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.70x = 12,044.06 × 2,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.70x = 33,269,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269,788.70/8,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.86

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