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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,041.70, 12,062.55 and 2,776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,041.70, 12,062.55 and 2,776.70 is: 4,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,041.70 : 12,062.55 = 2,776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,041.70/12,062.55 = 2,776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,041.70x = 12,062.55 × 2,776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,041.70x = 33,494,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,494,082.59/8,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.05

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