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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.27, 12,029.37 and 3,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.27, 12,029.37 and 3,637.08 is: 5,455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.27 : 12,029.37 = 3,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.27/12,029.37 = 3,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.27x = 12,029.37 × 3,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.27x = 43,751,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751,781.04/8,019.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.83

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