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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.22, 12,033.87 and 2,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.22, 12,033.87 and 2,828.88 is: 4,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.22 : 12,033.87 = 2,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.22/12,033.87 = 2,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.22x = 12,033.87 × 2,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.22x = 34,042,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,042,314.00/8,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.45

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