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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.42, 12,047.16 and 2,766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.42, 12,047.16 and 2,766.94 is: 4,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.42 : 12,047.16 = 2,766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.42/12,047.16 = 2,766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.42x = 12,047.16 × 2,766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.42x = 33,333,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,768.89/8,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.39

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