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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.92, 12,052.42 and 2,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.92, 12,052.42 and 2,770.44 is: 4,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.92 : 12,052.42 = 2,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.92/12,052.42 = 2,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.92x = 12,052.42 × 2,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.92x = 33,390,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,390,506.46/8,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.64

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