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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,045.82, 12,064.28 and 2,777.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,045.82, 12,064.28 and 2,777.99 is: 4,165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,045.82 : 12,064.28 = 2,777.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,045.82/12,064.28 = 2,777.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,045.82x = 12,064.28 × 2,777.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,045.82x = 33,514,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,514,374.99/8,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.44

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