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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.23, 12,035.10 and 2,828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.23, 12,035.10 and 2,828.89 is: 4,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.23 : 12,035.10 = 2,828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.23/12,035.10 = 2,828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.23x = 12,035.10 × 2,828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.23x = 34,045,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,045,974.04/8,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.90

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