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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.32, 12,035.00 and 3,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.32, 12,035.00 and 3,095.28 is: 4,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.32 : 12,035.00 = 3,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.32/12,035.00 = 3,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.32x = 12,035.00 × 3,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.32x = 37,251,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,679.32/8,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.93

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