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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.72, 12,057.96 and 2,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.72, 12,057.96 and 2,774.76 is: 4,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.72 : 12,057.96 = 2,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.72/12,057.96 = 2,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.72x = 12,057.96 × 2,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.72x = 33,457,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,457,945.09/8,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.06

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