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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.54, 12,061.62 and 2,774.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.54, 12,061.62 and 2,774.85 is: 4,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.54 : 12,061.62 = 2,774.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.54/12,061.62 = 2,774.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.54x = 12,061.62 × 2,774.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.54x = 33,469,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,186.26/8,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.55

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