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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.24, 12,042.23 and 2,764.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.24, 12,042.23 and 2,764.25 is: 4,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.24 : 12,042.23 = 2,764.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.24/12,042.23 = 2,764.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.24x = 12,042.23 × 2,764.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.24x = 33,287,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287,660.25/8,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.29

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