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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.27, 12,032.37 and 3,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.27, 12,032.37 and 3,639.08 is: 5,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.27 : 12,032.37 = 3,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.27/12,032.37 = 3,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.27x = 12,032.37 × 3,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.27x = 43,786,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786,757.02/8,021.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.83

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