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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.47, 12,038.74 and 2,832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.47, 12,038.74 and 2,832.13 is: 4,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.47 : 12,038.74 = 2,832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.47/12,038.74 = 2,832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.47x = 12,038.74 × 2,832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.47x = 34,095,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095,276.72/8,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.33

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