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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.77, 12,029.94 and 3,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.77, 12,029.94 and 3,092.73 is: 4,638.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.77 : 12,029.94 = 3,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.77/12,029.94 = 3,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.77x = 12,029.94 × 3,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.77x = 37,205,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,356.34/8,020.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.63

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