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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.32 and 3,091.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.02, 12,033.32 and 3,091.95 is: 4,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.02 : 12,033.32 = 3,091.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.02/12,033.32 = 3,091.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.02x = 12,033.32 × 3,091.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.02x = 37,206,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,206,378.65/8,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.45

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