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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.24, 12,042.48 and 2,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.24, 12,042.48 and 2,833.52 is: 4,250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.24 : 12,042.48 = 2,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.24/12,042.48 = 2,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.24x = 12,042.48 × 2,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.24x = 34,122,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122,607.93/8,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.85

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