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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.09, 12,045.14 and 2,765.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.09, 12,045.14 and 2,765.61 is: 4,147.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.09 : 12,045.14 = 2,765.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.09/12,045.14 = 2,765.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.09x = 12,045.14 × 2,765.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.09x = 33,312,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,312,145.81/8,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.38

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