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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.06, 12,050.26 and 2,769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.06, 12,050.26 and 2,769.85 is: 4,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.06 : 12,050.26 = 2,769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.06/12,050.26 = 2,769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.06x = 12,050.26 × 2,769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.06x = 33,377,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,412.66/8,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.97

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