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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.31, 12,059.00 and 2,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.31, 12,059.00 and 2,774.98 is: 4,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.31 : 12,059.00 = 2,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.31/12,059.00 = 2,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.31x = 12,059.00 × 2,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.31x = 33,463,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,463,465.81/8,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.44

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