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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.10, 12,043.77 and 2,767.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.10, 12,043.77 and 2,767.86 is: 4,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.10 : 12,043.77 = 2,767.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.10/12,043.77 = 2,767.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.10x = 12,043.77 × 2,767.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.10x = 33,335,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,335,476.15/8,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.25

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