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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.28, 12,024.91 and 3,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.28, 12,024.91 and 3,085.92 is: 4,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.28 : 12,024.91 = 3,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.28/12,024.91 = 3,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.28x = 12,024.91 × 3,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.28x = 37,107,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107,910.27/8,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.07

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