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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.87, 12,036.30 and 3,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.87, 12,036.30 and 3,093.53 is: 4,640.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.87 : 12,036.30 = 3,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.87/12,036.30 = 3,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.87x = 12,036.30 × 3,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.87x = 37,234,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,655.14/8,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.49

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