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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.04, 12,024.84 and 3,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.04, 12,024.84 and 3,085.08 is: 4,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.04 : 12,024.84 = 3,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.04/12,024.84 = 3,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.04x = 12,024.84 × 3,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.04x = 37,097,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,097,593.39/8,015.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.50

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