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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.41, 12,062.15 and 2,777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.41, 12,062.15 and 2,777.07 is: 4,164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.41 : 12,062.15 = 2,777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.41/12,062.15 = 2,777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.41x = 12,062.15 × 2,777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.41x = 33,497,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,497,421.02/8,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.58

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