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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.80, 12,043.20 and 2,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.80, 12,043.20 and 2,835.20 is: 4,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.80 : 12,043.20 = 2,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.80/12,043.20 = 2,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.80x = 12,043.20 × 2,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.80x = 34,144,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144,880.64/8,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.80

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