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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.49, 12,040.29 and 3,093.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.49, 12,040.29 and 3,093.81 is: 4,641.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.49 : 12,040.29 = 3,093.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.49/12,040.29 = 3,093.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.49x = 12,040.29 × 3,093.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.49x = 37,250,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,250,293.93/8,025.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.50

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