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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.23, 12,030.67 and 3,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.23, 12,030.67 and 3,637.94 is: 5,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.23 : 12,030.67 = 3,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.23/12,030.67 = 3,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.23x = 12,030.67 × 3,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.23x = 43,766,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766,855.62/8,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.74

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