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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.95, 12,034.74 and 3,025.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.95, 12,034.74 and 3,025.87 is: 4,539.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.95 : 12,034.74 = 3,025.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.95/12,034.74 = 3,025.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.95x = 12,034.74 × 3,025.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.95x = 36,415,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,415,558.72/8,021.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.49

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