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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.58, 12,030.88 and 3,092.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.58, 12,030.88 and 3,092.54 is: 4,638.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.58 : 12,030.88 = 3,092.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.58/12,030.88 = 3,092.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.58x = 12,030.88 × 3,092.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.58x = 37,205,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,977.64/8,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.81

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