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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.44, 12,051.96 and 2,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.44, 12,051.96 and 2,771.28 is: 4,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.44 : 12,051.96 = 2,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.44/12,051.96 = 2,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.44x = 12,051.96 × 2,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.44x = 33,399,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399,355.71/8,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.51

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