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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.33, 12,041.03 and 2,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.33, 12,041.03 and 2,833.20 is: 4,249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.33 : 12,041.03 = 2,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.33/12,041.03 = 2,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.33x = 12,041.03 × 2,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.33x = 34,114,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,632.03/8,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.81

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