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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.36, 12,040.11 and 3,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.36, 12,040.11 and 3,093.68 is: 4,641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.36 : 12,040.11 = 3,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.36/12,040.11 = 3,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.36x = 12,040.11 × 3,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.36x = 37,248,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,187.30/8,025.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.31

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