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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.06, 12,048.77 and 2,768.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.06, 12,048.77 and 2,768.85 is: 4,152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.06 : 12,048.77 = 2,768.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.06/12,048.77 = 2,768.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.06x = 12,048.77 × 2,768.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.06x = 33,361,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361,222.97/8,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.47

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