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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.60, 12,027.89 and 2,824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.60, 12,027.89 and 2,824.88 is: 4,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.60 : 12,027.89 = 2,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.60/12,027.89 = 2,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.60x = 12,027.89 × 2,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.60x = 33,977,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977,292.83/8,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.31

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