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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.33, 12,042.53 and 2,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.33, 12,042.53 and 2,834.20 is: 4,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.33 : 12,042.53 = 2,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.33/12,042.53 = 2,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.33x = 12,042.53 × 2,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.33x = 34,130,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,938.53/8,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.31

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