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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.08, 12,062.31 and 2,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.08, 12,062.31 and 2,776.72 is: 4,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.08 : 12,062.31 = 2,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.08/12,062.31 = 2,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.08x = 12,062.31 × 2,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.08x = 33,493,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493,657.42/8,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.28

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