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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.20, 12,028.20 and 3,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.20, 12,028.20 and 3,089.20 is: 4,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.20 : 12,028.20 = 3,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.20/12,028.20 = 3,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.20x = 12,028.20 × 3,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.20x = 37,157,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157,515.44/8,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.41

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