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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019, 12,030.93 and 2,826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019, 12,030.93 and 2,826.09 is: 4,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019 : 12,030.93 = 2,826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019/12,030.93 = 2,826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019x = 12,030.93 × 2,826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019x = 34,000,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,490.96/8,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.99

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