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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.15, 12,031.74 and 3,637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.15, 12,031.74 and 3,637.95 is: 5,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.15 : 12,031.74 = 3,637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.15/12,031.74 = 3,637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.15x = 12,031.74 × 3,637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.15x = 43,770,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,770,790.18/8,020.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.61

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