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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.55, 12,040.66 and 2,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.55, 12,040.66 and 2,833.75 is: 4,249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.55 : 12,040.66 = 2,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.55/12,040.66 = 2,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.55x = 12,040.66 × 2,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.55x = 34,120,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,220.28/8,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.86

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