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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.33, 12,037.26 and 3,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.33, 12,037.26 and 3,098.03 is: 4,643.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.33 : 12,037.26 = 3,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.33/12,037.26 = 3,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.33x = 12,037.26 × 3,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.33x = 37,291,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291,792.60/8,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.87

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