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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.90, 12,037.34 and 2,827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.90, 12,037.34 and 2,827.13 is: 4,240.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.90 : 12,037.34 = 2,827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.90/12,037.34 = 2,827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.90x = 12,037.34 × 2,827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.90x = 34,031,071.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031,071.92/8,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.69

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