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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.52, 12,026.28 and 2,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.52, 12,026.28 and 2,822.20 is: 4,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.52 : 12,026.28 = 2,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.52/12,026.28 = 2,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.52x = 12,026.28 × 2,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.52x = 33,940,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940,567.42/8,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.30

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