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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.41, 12,037.12 and 3,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.41, 12,037.12 and 3,091.52 is: 4,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.41 : 12,037.12 = 3,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.41/12,037.12 = 3,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.41x = 12,037.12 × 3,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.41x = 37,213,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213,019.59/8,025.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.90

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