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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.99, 12,032.86 and 3,093.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.99, 12,032.86 and 3,093.99 is: 4,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.99 : 12,032.86 = 3,093.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.99/12,032.86 = 3,093.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.99x = 12,032.86 × 3,093.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.99x = 37,229,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,548.51/8,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.20

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