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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.97, 12,030.23 and 2,825.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.97, 12,030.23 and 2,825.63 is: 4,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.97 : 12,030.23 = 2,825.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.97/12,030.23 = 2,825.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.97x = 12,030.23 × 2,825.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.97x = 33,992,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,992,925.71/8,020.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.01

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