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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.77, 12,037.71 and 3,092.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.77, 12,037.71 and 3,092.09 is: 4,638.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.77 : 12,037.71 = 3,092.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.77/12,037.71 = 3,092.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.77x = 12,037.71 × 3,092.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.77x = 37,221,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221,622.53/8,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.92

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