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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.94, 12,027.96 and 2,824.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.94, 12,027.96 and 2,824.38 is: 4,236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.94 : 12,027.96 = 2,824.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.94/12,027.96 = 2,824.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.94x = 12,027.96 × 2,824.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.94x = 33,971,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971,529.66/8,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.41

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