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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.57, 12,040.07 and 3,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.57, 12,040.07 and 3,092.89 is: 4,640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.57 : 12,040.07 = 3,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.57/12,040.07 = 3,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.57x = 12,040.07 × 3,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.57x = 37,238,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238,612.10/8,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.57

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