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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.26, 12,042.60 and 2,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.26, 12,042.60 and 2,833.92 is: 4,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.26 : 12,042.60 = 2,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.26/12,042.60 = 2,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.26x = 12,042.60 × 2,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.26x = 34,127,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127,764.99/8,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.42

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