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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.55, 12,048.02 and 2,768.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.55, 12,048.02 and 2,768.35 is: 4,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.55 : 12,048.02 = 2,768.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.55/12,048.02 = 2,768.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.55x = 12,048.02 × 2,768.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.55x = 33,353,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,136.17/8,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.73

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