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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,042.69, 12,064.85 and 2,777.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,042.69, 12,064.85 and 2,777.55 is: 4,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,042.69 : 12,064.85 = 2,777.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,042.69/12,064.85 = 2,777.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,042.69x = 12,064.85 × 2,777.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,042.69x = 33,510,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,510,710.23/8,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.61

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