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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.48, 12,050.07 and 2,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.48, 12,050.07 and 2,767.28 is: 4,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.48 : 12,050.07 = 2,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.48/12,050.07 = 2,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.48x = 12,050.07 × 2,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.48x = 33,345,847.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,847.08/8,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.38

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