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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.73, 12,052.02 and 2,769.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.73, 12,052.02 and 2,769.31 is: 4,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.73 : 12,052.02 = 2,769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.73/12,052.02 = 2,769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.73x = 12,052.02 × 2,769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.73x = 33,375,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375,737.16/8,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.45

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