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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.36, 12,032.28 and 2,826.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.36, 12,032.28 and 2,826.59 is: 4,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.36 : 12,032.28 = 2,826.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.36/12,032.28 = 2,826.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.36x = 12,032.28 × 2,826.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.36x = 34,010,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,010,262.16/8,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.38

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