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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.22, 12,045.32 and 2,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.22, 12,045.32 and 2,765.74 is: 4,147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.22 : 12,045.32 = 2,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.22/12,045.32 = 2,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.22x = 12,045.32 × 2,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.22x = 33,314,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,163.11/8,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.57

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