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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.14, 12,034.74 and 3,639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.14, 12,034.74 and 3,639.94 is: 5,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.14 : 12,034.74 = 3,639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.14/12,034.74 = 3,639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.14x = 12,034.74 × 3,639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.14x = 43,805,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,805,731.52/8,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.60

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