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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.23, 12,045.83 and 2,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.23, 12,045.83 and 2,764.33 is: 4,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.23 : 12,045.83 = 2,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.23/12,045.83 = 2,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.23x = 12,045.83 × 2,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.23x = 33,298,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,649.24/8,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.18

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