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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.20, 12,026.68 and 3,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.20, 12,026.68 and 3,086.10 is: 4,628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.20 : 12,026.68 = 3,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.20/12,026.68 = 3,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.20x = 12,026.68 × 3,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.20x = 37,115,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115,529.43/8,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.33

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