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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.52, 12,024.88 and 2,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.52, 12,024.88 and 2,822.88 is: 4,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.52 : 12,024.88 = 2,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.52/12,024.88 = 2,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.52x = 12,024.88 × 2,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.52x = 33,944,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944,793.25/8,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.88

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