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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.68, 12,039.35 and 2,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.68, 12,039.35 and 2,832.88 is: 4,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.68 : 12,039.35 = 2,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.68/12,039.35 = 2,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.68x = 12,039.35 × 2,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.68x = 34,106,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106,033.83/8,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.55

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