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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.29, 12,057.46 and 2,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.29, 12,057.46 and 2,773.95 is: 4,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.29 : 12,057.46 = 2,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.29/12,057.46 = 2,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.29x = 12,057.46 × 2,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.29x = 33,446,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446,739.02/8,040.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.89

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