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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.20, 12,031.70 and 3,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.20, 12,031.70 and 3,635.60 is: 5,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.20 : 12,031.70 = 3,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.20/12,031.70 = 3,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.20x = 12,031.70 × 3,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.20x = 43,742,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742,448.52/8,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.35

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