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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.96, 12,033.49 and 3,089.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.96, 12,033.49 and 3,089.27 is: 4,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.96 : 12,033.49 = 3,089.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.96/12,033.49 = 3,089.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.96x = 12,033.49 × 3,089.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.96x = 37,174,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174,750.37/8,020.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.70

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