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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.92, 12,042.18 and 2,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.92, 12,042.18 and 2,833.20 is: 4,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.92 : 12,042.18 = 2,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.92/12,042.18 = 2,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.92x = 12,042.18 × 2,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.92x = 34,117,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,904.38/8,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.44

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