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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.98, 12,041.88 and 3,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.98, 12,041.88 and 3,094.16 is: 4,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.98 : 12,041.88 = 3,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.98/12,041.88 = 3,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.98x = 12,041.88 × 3,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.98x = 37,259,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,431.61/8,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.20

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