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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.05, 12,059.38 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.05, 12,059.38 and 2,773.44 is: 4,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.05 : 12,059.38 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.05/12,059.38 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.05x = 12,059.38 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.05x = 33,445,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445,970.33/8,039.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.44

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