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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.90, 12,021.35 and 3,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.90, 12,021.35 and 3,087.41 is: 4,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.90 : 12,021.35 = 3,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.90/12,021.35 = 3,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.90x = 12,021.35 × 3,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.90x = 37,114,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114,760.66/8,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.83

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