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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.60, 12,043.38 and 3,098.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.60, 12,043.38 and 3,098.27 is: 4,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.60 : 12,043.38 = 3,098.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.60/12,043.38 = 3,098.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.60x = 12,043.38 × 3,098.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.60x = 37,313,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,313,642.95/8,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.59

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