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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.36, 12,047.06 and 2,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.36, 12,047.06 and 2,766.90 is: 4,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.36 : 12,047.06 = 2,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.36/12,047.06 = 2,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.36x = 12,047.06 × 2,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.36x = 33,333,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,010.31/8,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.32

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