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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.74, 12,041.62 and 2,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.74, 12,041.62 and 2,763.28 is: 4,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.74 : 12,041.62 = 2,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.74/12,041.62 = 2,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.74x = 12,041.62 × 2,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.74x = 33,274,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274,330.70/8,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.89

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