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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.84, 12,034.62 and 3,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.84, 12,034.62 and 3,092.88 is: 4,641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.84 : 12,034.62 = 3,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.84/12,034.62 = 3,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.84x = 12,034.62 × 3,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.84x = 37,221,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,635.51/8,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.19

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