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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.52, 12,023.88 and 2,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.52, 12,023.88 and 2,392.75 is: 3,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.52 : 12,023.88 = 2,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.52/12,023.88 = 2,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.52x = 12,023.88 × 2,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.52x = 28,770,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770,096.36/8,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.30

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