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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.70, 12,030.11 and 3,086.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.70, 12,030.11 and 3,086.89 is: 4,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.70 : 12,030.11 = 3,086.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.70/12,030.11 = 3,086.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.70x = 12,030.11 × 3,086.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.70x = 37,135,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135,626.26/8,020.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.97

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