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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,028.99, 12,046.59 and 3,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,028.99, 12,046.59 and 3,097.26 is: 4,647.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,028.99 : 12,046.59 = 3,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,028.99/12,046.59 = 3,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,028.99x = 12,046.59 × 3,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,028.99x = 37,311,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,311,421.34/8,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.09

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