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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.97, 12,050.22 and 2,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.97, 12,050.22 and 2,767.77 is: 4,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.97 : 12,050.22 = 2,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.97/12,050.22 = 2,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.97x = 12,050.22 × 2,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.97x = 33,352,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,352,237.41/8,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.92

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