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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.27, 12,033.87 and 3,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.27, 12,033.87 and 3,640.08 is: 5,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.27 : 12,033.87 = 3,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.27/12,033.87 = 3,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.27x = 12,033.87 × 3,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.27x = 43,804,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,804,249.51/8,022.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.33

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