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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.70, 12,027.34 and 3,091.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.70, 12,027.34 and 3,091.41 is: 4,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.70 : 12,027.34 = 3,091.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.70/12,027.34 = 3,091.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.70x = 12,027.34 × 3,091.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.70x = 37,181,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181,439.15/8,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.95

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