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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.23, 12,064.95 and 2,777.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.23, 12,064.95 and 2,777.43 is: 4,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.23 : 12,064.95 = 2,777.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.23/12,064.95 = 2,777.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.23x = 12,064.95 × 2,777.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.23x = 33,509,527.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509,527.55/8,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.70

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