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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.97, 12,040.99 and 2,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.97, 12,040.99 and 2,833.63 is: 4,249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.97 : 12,040.99 = 2,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.97/12,040.99 = 2,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.97x = 12,040.99 × 2,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.97x = 34,119,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,119,710.49/8,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.58

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