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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.77, 12,031.44 and 3,093.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.77, 12,031.44 and 3,093.73 is: 4,640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.77 : 12,031.44 = 3,093.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.77/12,031.44 = 3,093.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.77x = 12,031.44 × 3,093.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.77x = 37,222,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,026.87/8,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.13

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