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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.98, 12,044.82 and 2,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.98, 12,044.82 and 2,763.78 is: 4,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.98 : 12,044.82 = 2,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.98/12,044.82 = 2,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.98x = 12,044.82 × 2,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.98x = 33,289,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289,232.62/8,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.13

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