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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.43, 12,032.43 and 2,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.43, 12,032.43 and 2,758.24 is: 4,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.43 : 12,032.43 = 2,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.43/12,032.43 = 2,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.43x = 12,032.43 × 2,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.43x = 33,188,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,329.72/8,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.94

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