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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.94, 12,024.96 and 2,822.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.94, 12,024.96 and 2,822.38 is: 4,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.94 : 12,024.96 = 2,822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.94/12,024.96 = 2,822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.94x = 12,024.96 × 2,822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.94x = 33,939,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,939,006.60/8,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.41

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