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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.44, 12,030.66 and 3,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.44, 12,030.66 and 3,092.40 is: 4,638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.44 : 12,030.66 = 3,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.44/12,030.66 = 3,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.44x = 12,030.66 × 3,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.44x = 37,203,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203,612.98/8,020.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.60

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