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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.28, 12,035.46 and 3,090.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.28, 12,035.46 and 3,090.59 is: 4,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.28 : 12,035.46 = 3,090.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.28/12,035.46 = 3,090.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.28x = 12,035.46 × 3,090.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.28x = 37,196,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,196,672.32/8,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.67

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