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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.15, 12,024.72 and 3,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.15, 12,024.72 and 3,089.66 is: 4,631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.15 : 12,024.72 = 3,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.15/12,024.72 = 3,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.15x = 12,024.72 × 3,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.15x = 37,152,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152,236.27/8,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.21

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