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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.60, 12,034.14 and 3,093.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.60, 12,034.14 and 3,093.84 is: 4,639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.60 : 12,034.14 = 3,093.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.60/12,034.14 = 3,093.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.60x = 12,034.14 × 3,093.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.60x = 37,231,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,703.70/8,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.70

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