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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.28, 12,032.82 and 2,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.28, 12,032.82 and 2,826.14 is: 4,240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.28 : 12,032.82 = 2,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.28/12,032.82 = 2,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.28x = 12,032.82 × 2,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.28x = 34,006,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,006,433.91/8,020.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.06

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