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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.57, 12,026.37 and 3,089.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.57, 12,026.37 and 3,089.53 is: 4,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.57 : 12,026.37 = 3,089.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.57/12,026.37 = 3,089.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.57x = 12,026.37 × 3,089.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.57x = 37,155,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,155,830.91/8,017.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.30

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