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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.92, 12,028.40 and 3,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.92, 12,028.40 and 3,087.64 is: 4,631.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.92 : 12,028.40 = 3,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.92/12,028.40 = 3,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.92x = 12,028.40 × 3,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.92x = 37,139,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,368.98/8,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.47

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