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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.40, 12,049.32 and 2,838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.40, 12,049.32 and 2,838.32 is: 4,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.40 : 12,049.32 = 2,838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.40/12,049.32 = 2,838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.40x = 12,049.32 × 2,838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.40x = 34,199,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,825.94/8,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.73

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