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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.35, 12,059.52 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.35, 12,059.52 and 2,773.44 is: 4,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.35 : 12,059.52 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.35/12,059.52 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.35x = 12,059.52 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.35x = 33,446,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446,355.15/8,038.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.85

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