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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.88, 12,031.08 and 3,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.88, 12,031.08 and 3,094.34 is: 4,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.88 : 12,031.08 = 3,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.88/12,031.08 = 3,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.88x = 12,031.08 × 3,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.88x = 37,228,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228,252.09/8,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.95

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