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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.59, 12,028.15 and 3,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.59, 12,028.15 and 3,089.82 is: 4,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.59 : 12,028.15 = 3,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.59/12,028.15 = 3,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.59x = 12,028.15 × 3,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.59x = 37,164,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,164,818.43/8,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.68

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