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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.05, 12,037.28 and 3,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.05, 12,037.28 and 3,093.59 is: 4,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.05 : 12,037.28 = 3,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.05/12,037.28 = 3,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.05x = 12,037.28 × 3,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.05x = 37,238,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238,423.66/8,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.54

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