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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.33, 12,044.69 and 2,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.33, 12,044.69 and 2,766.13 is: 4,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.33 : 12,044.69 = 2,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.33/12,044.69 = 2,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.33x = 12,044.69 × 2,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.33x = 33,317,189.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317,189.95/8,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.40

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