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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.12, 12,020.94 and 3,087.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.12, 12,020.94 and 3,087.28 is: 4,627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.12 : 12,020.94 = 3,087.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.12/12,020.94 = 3,087.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.12x = 12,020.94 × 3,087.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.12x = 37,112,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,007.64/8,020.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.36

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