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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.10, 12,030.15 and 2,826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.10, 12,030.15 and 2,826.38 is: 4,239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.10 : 12,030.15 = 2,826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.10/12,030.15 = 2,826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.10x = 12,030.15 × 2,826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.10x = 34,001,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001,715.21/8,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.57

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