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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.57, 12,029.35 and 3,576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.57, 12,029.35 and 3,576.09 is: 5,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.57 : 12,029.35 = 3,576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.57/12,029.35 = 3,576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.57x = 12,029.35 × 3,576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.57x = 43,018,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018,029.30/8,019.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.13

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