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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.20, 12,031.80 and 2,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.20, 12,031.80 and 2,827.60 is: 4,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.20 : 12,031.80 = 2,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.20/12,031.80 = 2,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.20x = 12,031.80 × 2,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.20x = 34,021,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021,117.68/8,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.40

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