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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.76, 12,073.06 and 2,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.76, 12,073.06 and 2,783.30 is: 4,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.76 : 12,073.06 = 2,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.76/12,073.06 = 2,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.76x = 12,073.06 × 2,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.76x = 33,602,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,602,947.90/8,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.44

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