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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.97, 12,029.96 and 3,576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.97, 12,029.96 and 3,576.49 is: 5,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.97 : 12,029.96 = 3,576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.97/12,029.96 = 3,576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.97x = 12,029.96 × 3,576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.97x = 43,025,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,025,031.64/8,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.74

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