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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.70, 12,034.37 and 3,025.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.70, 12,034.37 and 3,025.62 is: 4,539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.70 : 12,034.37 = 3,025.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.70/12,034.37 = 3,025.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.70x = 12,034.37 × 3,025.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.70x = 36,411,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,411,430.56/8,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.12

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