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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.02, 12,032.92 and 2,758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.02, 12,032.92 and 2,758.04 is: 4,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.02 : 12,032.92 = 2,758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.02/12,032.92 = 2,758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.02x = 12,032.92 × 2,758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.02x = 33,187,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,274.68/8,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.99

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