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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.96, 12,047.25 and 2,765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.96, 12,047.25 and 2,765.27 is: 4,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.96 : 12,047.25 = 2,765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.96/12,047.25 = 2,765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.96x = 12,047.25 × 2,765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.96x = 33,313,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,313,885.18/8,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.18

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