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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.58, 12,033.09 and 3,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.58, 12,033.09 and 3,092.46 is: 4,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.58 : 12,033.09 = 3,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.58/12,033.09 = 3,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.58x = 12,033.09 × 3,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.58x = 37,211,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,849.50/8,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.97

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