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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.80, 12,017.10 and 3,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.80, 12,017.10 and 3,637.40 is: 5,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.80 : 12,017.10 = 3,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.80/12,017.10 = 3,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.80x = 12,017.10 × 3,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.80x = 43,710,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,710,999.54/8,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.42

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