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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,017.97, 12,026.96 and 3,574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,017.97, 12,026.96 and 3,574.49 is: 5,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,017.97 : 12,026.96 = 3,574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,017.97/12,026.96 = 3,574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,017.97x = 12,026.96 × 3,574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,017.97x = 42,990,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990,280.78/8,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,361.74

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