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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.73, 12,051.42 and 2,769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.73, 12,051.42 and 2,769.73 is: 4,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.73 : 12,051.42 = 2,769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.73/12,051.42 = 2,769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.73x = 12,051.42 × 2,769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.73x = 33,379,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,379,179.52/8,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.36

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