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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.60, 12,041.88 and 3,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.60, 12,041.88 and 3,097.27 is: 4,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.60 : 12,041.88 = 3,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.60/12,041.88 = 3,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.60x = 12,041.88 × 3,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.60x = 37,296,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296,877.97/8,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.08

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