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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.22, 12,032.37 and 2,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.22, 12,032.37 and 2,827.88 is: 4,240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.22 : 12,032.37 = 2,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.22/12,032.37 = 2,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.22x = 12,032.37 × 2,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.22x = 34,026,038.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,026,038.31/8,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.95

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