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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.83, 12,067.35 and 2,779.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.83, 12,067.35 and 2,779.03 is: 4,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.83 : 12,067.35 = 2,779.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.83/12,067.35 = 2,779.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.83x = 12,067.35 × 2,779.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.83x = 33,535,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535,453.44/8,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.09

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