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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.16, 12,043.89 and 3,030.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.16, 12,043.89 and 3,030.41 is: 4,546.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.16 : 12,043.89 = 3,030.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.16/12,043.89 = 3,030.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.16x = 12,043.89 × 3,030.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.16x = 36,497,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,497,954.80/8,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.24

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