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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.98, 12,037.98 and 2,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.98, 12,037.98 and 2,831.64 is: 4,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.98 : 12,037.98 = 2,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.98/12,037.98 = 2,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.98x = 12,037.98 × 2,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.98x = 34,087,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,087,225.69/8,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.58

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