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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.14, 12,045.67 and 3,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.14, 12,045.67 and 3,101.24 is: 4,653.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.14 : 12,045.67 = 3,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.14/12,045.67 = 3,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.14x = 12,045.67 × 3,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.14x = 37,356,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,356,535.99/8,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.20

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