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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.17, 12,035.57 and 2,762.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.17, 12,035.57 and 2,762.61 is: 4,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.17 : 12,035.57 = 2,762.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.17/12,035.57 = 2,762.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.17x = 12,035.57 × 2,762.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.17x = 33,249,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249,572.22/8,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.10

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