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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.74, 12,039.98 and 2,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.74, 12,039.98 and 2,762.75 is: 4,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.74 : 12,039.98 = 2,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.74/12,039.98 = 2,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.74x = 12,039.98 × 2,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.74x = 33,263,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,263,380.73/8,028.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.04

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