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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.10, 12,042.63 and 3,097.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.10, 12,042.63 and 3,097.77 is: 4,646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.10 : 12,042.63 = 3,097.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.10/12,042.63 = 3,097.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.10x = 12,042.63 × 3,097.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.10x = 37,305,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,305,222.23/8,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.83

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