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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.63, 12,059.46 and 2,775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.63, 12,059.46 and 2,775.63 is: 4,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.63 : 12,059.46 = 2,775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.63/12,059.46 = 2,775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.63x = 12,059.46 × 2,775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.63x = 33,472,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472,598.96/8,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.93

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