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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.36, 12,056.84 and 2,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.36, 12,056.84 and 2,771.66 is: 4,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.36 : 12,056.84 = 2,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.36/12,056.84 = 2,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.36x = 12,056.84 × 2,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.36x = 33,417,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,417,387.01/8,037.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.76

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