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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.82, 12,037.87 and 3,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.82, 12,037.87 and 3,025.59 is: 4,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.82 : 12,037.87 = 3,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.82/12,037.87 = 3,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.82x = 12,037.87 × 3,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.82x = 36,421,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,421,626.24/8,026.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.49

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