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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.24, 12,050.66 and 2,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.24, 12,050.66 and 2,769.24 is: 4,153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.24 : 12,050.66 = 2,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.24/12,050.66 = 2,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.24x = 12,050.66 × 2,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.24x = 33,371,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,371,169.70/8,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.62

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