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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.52, 12,060.08 and 2,773.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.52, 12,060.08 and 2,773.83 is: 4,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.52 : 12,060.08 = 2,773.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.52/12,060.08 = 2,773.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.52x = 12,060.08 × 2,773.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.52x = 33,452,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,653.46/8,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.03

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