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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.07, 12,036.69 and 3,102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.07, 12,036.69 and 3,102.17 is: 4,650.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.07 : 12,036.69 = 3,102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.07/12,036.69 = 3,102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.07x = 12,036.69 × 3,102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.07x = 37,339,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339,866.14/8,029.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.58

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