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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.20, 12,061.80 and 2,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.20, 12,061.80 and 2,776.20 is: 4,164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.20 : 12,061.80 = 2,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.20/12,061.80 = 2,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.20x = 12,061.80 × 2,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.20x = 33,485,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,485,969.16/8,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.30

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