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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.46, 12,099.72 and 2,800.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.46, 12,099.72 and 2,800.27 is: 4,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.46 : 12,099.72 = 2,800.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.46/12,099.72 = 2,800.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.46x = 12,099.72 × 2,800.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.46x = 33,882,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882,463.18/8,065.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.93

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