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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.88, 12,048.27 and 2,765.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.88, 12,048.27 and 2,765.97 is: 4,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.88 : 12,048.27 = 2,765.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.88/12,048.27 = 2,765.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.88x = 12,048.27 × 2,765.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.88x = 33,325,153.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325,153.37/8,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.63

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