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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.23, 12,047.67 and 2,767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.23, 12,047.67 and 2,767.23 is: 4,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.23 : 12,047.67 = 2,767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.23/12,047.67 = 2,767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.23x = 12,047.67 × 2,767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.23x = 33,338,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338,673.85/8,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.61

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