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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.02, 12,068.06 and 2,780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.02, 12,068.06 and 2,780.54 is: 4,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.02 : 12,068.06 = 2,780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.02/12,068.06 = 2,780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.02x = 12,068.06 × 2,780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.02x = 33,555,735.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,735.00/8,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.99

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