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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.99, 12,041.04 and 3,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.99, 12,041.04 and 3,094.31 is: 4,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.99 : 12,041.04 = 3,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.99/12,041.04 = 3,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.99x = 12,041.04 × 3,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.99x = 37,258,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,258,710.48/8,025.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.26

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