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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.49, 12,041.79 and 3,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.49, 12,041.79 and 3,094.81 is: 4,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.49 : 12,041.79 = 3,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.49/12,041.79 = 3,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.49x = 12,041.79 × 3,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.49x = 37,267,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,267,052.11/8,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.01

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