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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.82, 12,031.80 and 3,092.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.82, 12,031.80 and 3,092.08 is: 4,637.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.82 : 12,031.80 = 3,092.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.82/12,031.80 = 3,092.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.82x = 12,031.80 × 3,092.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.82x = 37,203,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203,288.14/8,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.18

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