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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.87, 12,042.35 and 3,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.87, 12,042.35 and 3,095.18 is: 4,643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.87 : 12,042.35 = 3,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.87/12,042.35 = 3,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.87x = 12,042.35 × 3,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.87x = 37,273,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,273,278.72/8,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.56

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