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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.23, 12,042.34 and 2,763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.23, 12,042.34 and 2,763.75 is: 4,144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.23 : 12,042.34 = 2,763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.23/12,042.34 = 2,763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.23x = 12,042.34 × 2,763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.23x = 33,282,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282,055.42/8,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.60

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