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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.85, 12,057.27 and 2,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.85, 12,057.27 and 2,771.94 is: 4,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.85 : 12,057.27 = 2,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.85/12,057.27 = 2,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.85x = 12,057.27 × 2,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.85x = 33,422,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422,029.00/8,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.60

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