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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.78, 12,062.71 and 2,777.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.78, 12,062.71 and 2,777.45 is: 4,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.78 : 12,062.71 = 2,777.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.78/12,062.71 = 2,777.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.78x = 12,062.71 × 2,777.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.78x = 33,503,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,503,560.00/8,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.15

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