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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.06, 12,038.62 and 3,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.06, 12,038.62 and 3,096.11 is: 4,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.06 : 12,038.62 = 3,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.06/12,038.62 = 3,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.06x = 12,038.62 × 3,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.06x = 37,272,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,272,900.82/8,025.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.56

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