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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.70, 12,056.55 and 2,772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.70, 12,056.55 and 2,772.70 is: 4,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.70 : 12,056.55 = 2,772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.70/12,056.55 = 2,772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.70x = 12,056.55 × 2,772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.70x = 33,429,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,196.19/8,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.05

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