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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.92, 12,033.36 and 3,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.92, 12,033.36 and 3,095.44 is: 4,639.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.92 : 12,033.36 = 3,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.92/12,033.36 = 3,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.92x = 12,033.36 × 3,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.92x = 37,248,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,543.88/8,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.87

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