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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.08, 12,031.98 and 2,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.08, 12,031.98 and 2,827 is: 4,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.08 : 12,031.98 = 2,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.08/12,031.98 = 2,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.08x = 12,031.98 × 2,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.08x = 34,014,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,407.46/8,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.63

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