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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.99, 12,033.11 and 2,827.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.99, 12,033.11 and 2,827.27 is: 4,241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.99 : 12,033.11 = 2,827.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.99/12,033.11 = 2,827.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.99x = 12,033.11 × 2,827.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.99x = 34,020,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,020,850.91/8,020.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.48

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