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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.41, 12,038.62 and 3,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.41, 12,038.62 and 3,092.52 is: 4,638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.41 : 12,038.62 = 3,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.41/12,038.62 = 3,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.41x = 12,038.62 × 3,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.41x = 37,229,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,673.12/8,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.40

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