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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.44, 12,035.70 and 2,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.44, 12,035.70 and 2,827.56 is: 4,241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.44 : 12,035.70 = 2,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.44/12,035.70 = 2,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.44x = 12,035.70 × 2,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.44x = 34,031,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031,663.89/8,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.53

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