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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.81, 12,026.25 and 3,086.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.81, 12,026.25 and 3,086.00 is: 4,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.81 : 12,026.25 = 3,086.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.81/12,026.25 = 3,086.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.81x = 12,026.25 × 3,086.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.81x = 37,112,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,947.37/8,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.66

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