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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.46, 12,063.30 and 2,777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.46, 12,063.30 and 2,777.46 is: 4,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.46 : 12,063.30 = 2,777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.46/12,063.30 = 2,777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.46x = 12,063.30 × 2,777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.46x = 33,505,333.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505,333.22/8,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.06

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