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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.62, 12,402.83 and 2,028.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.62, 12,402.83 and 2,028.57 is: 3,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.62 : 12,402.83 = 2,028.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.62/12,402.83 = 2,028.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.62x = 12,402.83 × 2,028.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.62x = 25,159,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,956.00/8,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.83

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