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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.92, 12,022.56 and 2,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.92, 12,022.56 and 2,823.36 is: 4,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.92 : 12,022.56 = 2,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.92/12,022.56 = 2,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.92x = 12,022.56 × 2,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.92x = 33,944,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944,015.00/8,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.52

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