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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.04, 12,037.92 and 3,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.04, 12,037.92 and 3,095.40 is: 4,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.04 : 12,037.92 = 3,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.04/12,037.92 = 3,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.04x = 12,037.92 × 3,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.04x = 37,262,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,177.57/8,024.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.82

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