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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,038.90, 12,059.77 and 2,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,038.90, 12,059.77 and 2,773.50 is: 4,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,038.90 : 12,059.77 = 2,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,038.90/12,059.77 = 2,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,038.90x = 12,059.77 × 2,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,038.90x = 33,447,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,772.10/8,038.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.74

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