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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.12, 12,033.96 and 2,830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.12, 12,033.96 and 2,830.44 is: 4,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.12 : 12,033.96 = 2,830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.12/12,033.96 = 2,830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.12x = 12,033.96 × 2,830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.12x = 34,061,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061,401.74/8,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.76

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