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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.58, 12,034.64 and 3,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.58, 12,034.64 and 3,096.28 is: 4,641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.58 : 12,034.64 = 3,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.58/12,034.64 = 3,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.58x = 12,034.64 × 3,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.58x = 37,262,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,599.66/8,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.24

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