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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.48, 12,040.24 and 2,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.48, 12,040.24 and 2,833.14 is: 4,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.48 : 12,040.24 = 2,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.48/12,040.24 = 2,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.48x = 12,040.24 × 2,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.48x = 34,111,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111,685.55/8,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.83

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