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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.03, 12,023.03 and 3,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.03, 12,023.03 and 3,088.53 is: 4,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.03 : 12,023.03 = 3,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.03/12,023.03 = 3,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.03x = 12,023.03 × 3,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.03x = 37,133,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,496.57/8,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.52

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