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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.92, 12,041.76 and 2,763.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.92, 12,041.76 and 2,763.93 is: 4,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.92 : 12,041.76 = 2,763.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.92/12,041.76 = 2,763.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.92x = 12,041.76 × 2,763.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.92x = 33,282,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282,598.00/8,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.82

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