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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.50, 12,030.75 and 3,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.50, 12,030.75 and 3,088.71 is: 4,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.50 : 12,030.75 = 3,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.50/12,030.75 = 3,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.50x = 12,030.75 × 3,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.50x = 37,159,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,159,497.83/8,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.65

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