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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.56, 12,043.08 and 3,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.56, 12,043.08 and 3,099.52 is: 4,649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.56 : 12,043.08 = 3,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.56/12,043.08 = 3,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.56x = 12,043.08 × 3,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.56x = 37,327,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,327,767.32/8,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.95

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