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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.07, 12,031.59 and 3,577.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.07, 12,031.59 and 3,577.59 is: 5,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.07 : 12,031.59 = 3,577.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.07/12,031.59 = 3,577.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.07x = 12,031.59 × 3,577.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.07x = 43,044,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044,096.07/8,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.38

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