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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,043.95, 12,063.62 and 2,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,043.95, 12,063.62 and 2,777.60 is: 4,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,043.95 : 12,063.62 = 2,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,043.95/12,063.62 = 2,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,043.95x = 12,063.62 × 2,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,043.95x = 33,507,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,507,857.54/8,043.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.60

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