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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.92, 12,042.88 and 2,830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.92, 12,042.88 and 2,830.79 is: 4,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.92 : 12,042.88 = 2,830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.92/12,042.88 = 2,830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.92x = 12,042.88 × 2,830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.92x = 34,090,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,887.31/8,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.13

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