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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040.85, 12,058.29 and 2,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040.85, 12,058.29 and 2,774.50 is: 4,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040.85 : 12,058.29 = 2,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040.85/12,058.29 = 2,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040.85x = 12,058.29 × 2,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040.85x = 33,455,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,455,695.46/8,040.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.72

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