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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.87, 12,047.81 and 2,767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.87, 12,047.81 and 2,767.41 is: 4,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.87 : 12,047.81 = 2,767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.87/12,047.81 = 2,767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.87x = 12,047.81 × 2,767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.87x = 33,341,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341,216.04/8,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.08

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