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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.09, 12,044.01 and 3,099.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.09, 12,044.01 and 3,099.13 is: 4,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.09 : 12,044.01 = 3,099.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.09/12,044.01 = 3,099.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.09x = 12,044.01 × 3,099.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.09x = 37,325,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325,952.71/8,026.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.58

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