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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.63, 12,035.91 and 3,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.63, 12,035.91 and 3,641.44 is: 5,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.63 : 12,035.91 = 3,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.63/12,035.91 = 3,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.63x = 12,035.91 × 3,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.63x = 43,828,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828,044.11/8,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,462.37

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