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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.80, 12,041.71 and 2,763.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.80, 12,041.71 and 2,763.34 is: 4,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.80 : 12,041.71 = 2,763.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.80/12,041.71 = 2,763.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.80x = 12,041.71 × 2,763.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.80x = 33,275,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275,338.91/8,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.98

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