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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.82, 12,033.30 and 3,093.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.82, 12,033.30 and 3,093.08 is: 4,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.82 : 12,033.30 = 3,093.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.82/12,033.30 = 3,093.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.82x = 12,033.30 × 3,093.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.82x = 37,219,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219,959.56/8,023.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.68

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