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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.96, 12,027.06 and 3,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.96, 12,027.06 and 3,087.08 is: 4,629.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.96 : 12,027.06 = 3,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.96/12,027.06 = 3,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.96x = 12,027.06 × 3,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.96x = 37,128,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128,496.38/8,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.51

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