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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.15, 12,035.27 and 3,090.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.15, 12,035.27 and 3,090.46 is: 4,636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.15 : 12,035.27 = 3,090.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.15/12,035.27 = 3,090.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.15x = 12,035.27 × 3,090.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.15x = 37,194,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,520.52/8,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.48

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