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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.46, 12,032.31 and 3,090.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.46, 12,032.31 and 3,090.62 is: 4,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.46 : 12,032.31 = 3,090.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.46/12,032.31 = 3,090.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.46x = 12,032.31 × 3,090.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.46x = 37,187,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,297.93/8,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.82

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