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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.26, 12,033.82 and 2,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.26, 12,033.82 and 2,758 is: 4,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.26 : 12,033.82 = 2,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.26/12,033.82 = 2,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.26x = 12,033.82 × 2,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.26x = 33,189,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,189,275.56/8,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.12

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