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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.07, 12,037.04 and 3,639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.07, 12,037.04 and 3,639.35 is: 5,460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.07 : 12,037.04 = 3,639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.07/12,037.04 = 3,639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.07x = 12,037.04 × 3,639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.07x = 43,806,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,806,923.14/8,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.12

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