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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.88, 12,032.58 and 3,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.88, 12,032.58 and 3,095.34 is: 4,639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.88 : 12,032.58 = 3,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.88/12,032.58 = 3,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.88x = 12,032.58 × 3,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.88x = 37,244,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,926.18/8,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.45

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