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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.32, 12,039.78 and 3,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.32, 12,039.78 and 3,096.34 is: 4,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.32 : 12,039.78 = 3,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.32/12,039.78 = 3,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.32x = 12,039.78 × 3,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.32x = 37,279,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,252.41/8,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.05

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