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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.36, 12,027.70 and 3,636.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.36, 12,027.70 and 3,636.43 is: 5,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.36 : 12,027.70 = 3,636.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.36/12,027.70 = 3,636.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.36x = 12,027.70 × 3,636.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.36x = 43,737,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737,863.59/8,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.67

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