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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.40, 12,032.58 and 3,094.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.40, 12,032.58 and 3,094.92 is: 4,639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.40 : 12,032.58 = 3,094.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.40/12,032.58 = 3,094.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.40x = 12,032.58 × 3,094.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.40x = 37,239,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239,872.49/8,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.10

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