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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.20, 12,053.61 and 2,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.20, 12,053.61 and 2,769.52 is: 4,154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.20 : 12,053.61 = 2,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.20/12,053.61 = 2,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.20x = 12,053.61 × 2,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.20x = 33,382,672.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,382,672.53/8,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.55

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