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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.62, 12,048.93 and 2,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.62, 12,048.93 and 2,768.16 is: 4,151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.62 : 12,048.93 = 2,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.62/12,048.93 = 2,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.62x = 12,048.93 × 2,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.62x = 33,353,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,366.07/8,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.21

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