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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.53, 12,098.33 and 2,799.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.53, 12,098.33 and 2,799.33 is: 4,199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.53 : 12,098.33 = 2,799.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.53/12,098.33 = 2,799.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.53x = 12,098.33 × 2,799.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.53x = 33,867,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867,204.12/8,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.53

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