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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.22, 12,042.80 and 3,099.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.22, 12,042.80 and 3,099.33 is: 4,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.22 : 12,042.80 = 3,099.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.22/12,042.80 = 3,099.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.22x = 12,042.80 × 3,099.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.22x = 37,324,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,324,595.83/8,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.34

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