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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.15, 12,045.09 and 2,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.15, 12,045.09 and 2,763.97 is: 4,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.15 : 12,045.09 = 2,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.15/12,045.09 = 2,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.15x = 12,045.09 × 2,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.15x = 33,292,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,267.41/8,029.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.42

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