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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.82, 12,044.82 and 2,832.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.82, 12,044.82 and 2,832.05 is: 4,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.82 : 12,044.82 = 2,832.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.82/12,044.82 = 2,832.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.82x = 12,044.82 × 2,832.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.82x = 34,111,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,111,532.48/8,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.11

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