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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.67, 12,050.55 and 2,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.67, 12,050.55 and 2,769.24 is: 4,152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.67 : 12,050.55 = 2,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.67/12,050.55 = 2,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.67x = 12,050.55 × 2,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.67x = 33,370,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,370,865.08/8,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.32

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