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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.36, 12,033.02 and 2,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.36, 12,033.02 and 2,826.76 is: 4,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.36 : 12,033.02 = 2,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.36/12,033.02 = 2,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.36x = 12,033.02 × 2,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.36x = 34,014,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,459.62/8,020.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.01

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