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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.24, 12,035.18 and 3,640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.24, 12,035.18 and 3,640.94 is: 5,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.24 : 12,035.18 = 3,640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.24/12,035.18 = 3,640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.24x = 12,035.18 × 3,640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.24x = 43,819,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,819,368.27/8,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.24

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