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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.87, 12,026.58 and 3,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.87, 12,026.58 and 3,091.33 is: 4,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.87 : 12,026.58 = 3,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.87/12,026.58 = 3,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.87x = 12,026.58 × 3,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.87x = 37,178,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,127.55/8,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.44

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