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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.92, 12,037.50 and 2,830.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.92, 12,037.50 and 2,830.84 is: 4,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.92 : 12,037.50 = 2,830.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.92/12,037.50 = 2,830.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.92x = 12,037.50 × 2,830.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.92x = 34,076,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,236.50/8,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.30

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