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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.86, 12,056.08 and 2,771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.86, 12,056.08 and 2,771.16 is: 4,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.86 : 12,056.08 = 2,771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.86/12,056.08 = 2,771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.86x = 12,056.08 × 2,771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.86x = 33,409,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409,326.65/8,036.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.01

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