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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.24, 12,032.96 and 4,692.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.24, 12,032.96 and 4,692.33 is: 7,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.24 : 12,032.96 = 4,692.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.24/12,032.96 = 4,692.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.24x = 12,032.96 × 4,692.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.24x = 56,462,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,462,595.74/8,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.26

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