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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.05, 12,401.99 and 2,028.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.05, 12,401.99 and 2,028.00 is: 3,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.05 : 12,401.99 = 2,028.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.05/12,401.99 = 2,028.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.05x = 12,401.99 × 2,028.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.05x = 25,151,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151,273.99/8,268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.98

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