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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.01, 12,035.88 and 2,829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.01, 12,035.88 and 2,829.75 is: 4,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.01 : 12,035.88 = 2,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.01/12,035.88 = 2,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.01x = 12,035.88 × 2,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.01x = 34,058,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,058,531.43/8,024.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.58

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