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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.88, 12,028.08 and 3,092.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.88, 12,028.08 and 3,092.34 is: 4,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.88 : 12,028.08 = 3,092.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.88/12,028.08 = 3,092.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.88x = 12,028.08 × 3,092.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.88x = 37,194,912.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,912.91/8,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.95

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