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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031.71, 12,044.57 and 2,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031.71, 12,044.57 and 2,765.24 is: 4,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031.71 : 12,044.57 = 2,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031.71/12,044.57 = 2,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031.71x = 12,044.57 × 2,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031.71x = 33,306,073.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306,073.44/8,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.82

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