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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.73, 12,025.34 and 3,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.73, 12,025.34 and 3,087.69 is: 4,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.73 : 12,025.34 = 3,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.73/12,025.34 = 3,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.73x = 12,025.34 × 3,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.73x = 37,130,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130,522.06/8,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.21

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