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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.97, 12,028.46 and 3,575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.97, 12,028.46 and 3,575.49 is: 5,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.97 : 12,028.46 = 3,575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.97/12,028.46 = 3,575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.97x = 12,028.46 × 3,575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.97x = 43,007,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,007,638.45/8,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.24

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