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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.40, 12,032.96 and 2,824.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.40, 12,032.96 and 2,824.28 is: 4,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.40 : 12,032.96 = 2,824.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.40/12,032.96 = 2,824.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.40x = 12,032.96 × 2,824.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.40x = 33,984,448.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984,448.27/8,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.31

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