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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.55, 12,032.53 and 2,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.55, 12,032.53 and 2,685.38 is: 4,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.55 : 12,032.53 = 2,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.55/12,032.53 = 2,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.55x = 12,032.53 × 2,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.55x = 32,311,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,311,848.54/8,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.63

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