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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,039.84, 12,061.12 and 2,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,039.84, 12,061.12 and 2,773.42 is: 4,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,039.84 : 12,061.12 = 2,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,039.84/12,061.12 = 2,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,039.84x = 12,061.12 × 2,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,039.84x = 33,450,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450,491.12/8,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.59

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