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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.04, 12,039.42 and 3,096.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.04, 12,039.42 and 3,096.40 is: 4,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.04 : 12,039.42 = 3,096.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.04/12,039.42 = 3,096.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.04x = 12,039.42 × 3,096.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.04x = 37,278,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,860.09/8,025.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.32

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