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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,013.61, 12,026.49 and 3,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,013.61, 12,026.49 and 3,634.08 is: 5,453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,013.61 : 12,026.49 = 3,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,013.61/12,026.49 = 3,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,013.61x = 12,026.49 × 3,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,013.61x = 43,705,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705,226.78/8,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.87

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