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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.08, 12,044.07 and 3,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.08, 12,044.07 and 3,098.70 is: 4,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.08 : 12,044.07 = 3,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.08/12,044.07 = 3,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.08x = 12,044.07 × 3,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.08x = 37,320,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320,959.71/8,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.22

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