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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.94, 12,028.41 and 3,090.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.94, 12,028.41 and 3,090.90 is: 4,636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.94 : 12,028.41 = 3,090.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.94/12,028.41 = 3,090.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.94x = 12,028.41 × 3,090.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.94x = 37,178,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,612.47/8,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.35

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