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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.28, 12,047.59 and 2,768.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.28, 12,047.59 and 2,768.07 is: 4,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.28 : 12,047.59 = 2,768.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.28/12,047.59 = 2,768.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.28x = 12,047.59 × 2,768.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.28x = 33,348,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,572.45/8,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.30

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