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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.23, 12,049.17 and 2,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.23, 12,049.17 and 2,768.23 is: 4,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.23 : 12,049.17 = 2,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.23/12,049.17 = 2,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.23x = 12,049.17 × 2,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.23x = 33,354,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,354,873.87/8,033.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.11

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