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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.08, 12,030.84 and 3,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.08, 12,030.84 and 3,090.96 is: 4,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.08 : 12,030.84 = 3,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.08/12,030.84 = 3,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.08x = 12,030.84 × 3,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.08x = 37,186,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,845.21/8,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.72

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