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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.63, 12,060.96 and 2,776.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.63, 12,060.96 and 2,776.63 is: 4,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.63 : 12,060.96 = 2,776.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.63/12,060.96 = 2,776.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.63x = 12,060.96 × 2,776.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.63x = 33,488,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,488,823.36/8,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.43

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