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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.57, 12,038.57 and 3,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.57, 12,038.57 and 3,091.89 is: 4,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.57 : 12,038.57 = 3,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.57/12,038.57 = 3,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.57x = 12,038.57 × 3,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.57x = 37,221,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,934.20/8,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.07

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