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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.18, 12,045.95 and 2,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.18, 12,045.95 and 2,766.98 is: 4,149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.18 : 12,045.95 = 2,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.18/12,045.95 = 2,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.18x = 12,045.95 × 2,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.18x = 33,330,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330,849.42/8,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.67

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