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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.92, 12,043.68 and 2,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.92, 12,043.68 and 2,834.20 is: 4,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.92 : 12,043.68 = 2,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.92/12,043.68 = 2,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.92x = 12,043.68 × 2,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.92x = 34,134,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134,197.86/8,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.94

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