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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.22, 12,026.01 and 3,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.22, 12,026.01 and 3,085.34 is: 4,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.22 : 12,026.01 = 3,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.22/12,026.01 = 3,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.22x = 12,026.01 × 3,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.22x = 37,104,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,104,329.69/8,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.35

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