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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.05, 12,038.77 and 3,094.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.05, 12,038.77 and 3,094.59 is: 4,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.05 : 12,038.77 = 3,094.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.05/12,038.77 = 3,094.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.05x = 12,038.77 × 3,094.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.05x = 37,255,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255,057.25/8,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.03

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