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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.88, 12,034.08 and 3,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.88, 12,034.08 and 3,096.34 is: 4,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.88 : 12,034.08 = 3,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.88/12,034.08 = 3,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.88x = 12,034.08 × 3,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.88x = 37,261,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261,603.27/8,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.95

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