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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.48, 12,041.82 and 2,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.48, 12,041.82 and 2,763.60 is: 4,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.48 : 12,041.82 = 2,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.48/12,041.82 = 2,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.48x = 12,041.82 × 2,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.48x = 33,278,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,773.75/8,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.57

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