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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.88, 12,067.36 and 2,780.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.88, 12,067.36 and 2,780.54 is: 4,169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.88 : 12,067.36 = 2,780.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.88/12,067.36 = 2,780.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.88x = 12,067.36 × 2,780.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.88x = 33,553,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,553,763.27/8,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.79

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