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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.66, 12,062.52 and 2,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.66, 12,062.52 and 2,777.33 is: 4,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.66 : 12,062.52 = 2,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.66/12,062.52 = 2,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.66x = 12,062.52 × 2,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.66x = 33,501,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,501,538.36/8,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.96

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