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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.89, 12,036.06 and 3,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.89, 12,036.06 and 3,097.22 is: 4,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.89 : 12,036.06 = 3,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.89/12,036.06 = 3,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.89x = 12,036.06 × 3,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.89x = 37,278,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278,265.57/8,025.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.75

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