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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.76, 12,026.88 and 3,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.76, 12,026.88 and 3,088.08 is: 4,633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.76 : 12,026.88 = 3,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.76/12,026.88 = 3,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.76x = 12,026.88 × 3,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.76x = 37,139,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,967.59/8,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.37

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