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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.16, 12,032.16 and 2,826.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.16, 12,032.16 and 2,826.56 is: 4,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.16 : 12,032.16 = 2,826.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.16/12,032.16 = 2,826.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.16x = 12,032.16 × 2,826.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.16x = 34,009,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009,622.17/8,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.52

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