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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.87, 12,030.39 and 3,637.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.87, 12,030.39 and 3,637.26 is: 5,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.87 : 12,030.39 = 3,637.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.87/12,030.39 = 3,637.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.87x = 12,030.39 × 3,637.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.87x = 43,757,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,656.33/8,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.12

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