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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.42, 12,042.93 and 2,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.42, 12,042.93 and 2,833.70 is: 4,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.42 : 12,042.93 = 2,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.42/12,042.93 = 2,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.42x = 12,042.93 × 2,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.42x = 34,126,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,050.74/8,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.19

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