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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.23, 12,032.17 and 3,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.23, 12,032.17 and 3,638.94 is: 5,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.23 : 12,032.17 = 3,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.23/12,032.17 = 3,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.23x = 12,032.17 × 3,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.23x = 43,784,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784,344.70/8,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.24

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