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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.24, 12,067.47 and 2,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.24, 12,067.47 and 2,780.59 is: 4,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.24 : 12,067.47 = 2,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.24/12,067.47 = 2,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.24x = 12,067.47 × 2,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.24x = 33,554,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554,612.17/8,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.26

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