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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.03, 12,024.53 and 3,089.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.03, 12,024.53 and 3,089.53 is: 4,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.03 : 12,024.53 = 3,089.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.03/12,024.53 = 3,089.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.03x = 12,024.53 × 3,089.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.03x = 37,150,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,146.17/8,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.02

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