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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.09, 12,028.91 and 3,090.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.09, 12,028.91 and 3,090.32 is: 4,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.09 : 12,028.91 = 3,090.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.09/12,028.91 = 3,090.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.09x = 12,028.91 × 3,090.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.09x = 37,173,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,105.56/8,021.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.42

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