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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.92, 12,021.60 and 3,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.92, 12,021.60 and 3,088.28 is: 4,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.92 : 12,021.60 = 3,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.92/12,021.60 = 3,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.92x = 12,021.60 × 3,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.92x = 37,126,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,126,066.85/8,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.23

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