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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.20, 12,036.89 and 3,094.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.20, 12,036.89 and 3,094.43 is: 4,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.20 : 12,036.89 = 3,094.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.20/12,036.89 = 3,094.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.20x = 12,036.89 × 3,094.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.20x = 37,247,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247,290.58/8,025.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.29

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