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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.07, 12,038.54 and 3,640.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.07, 12,038.54 and 3,640.35 is: 5,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.07 : 12,038.54 = 3,640.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.07/12,038.54 = 3,640.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.07x = 12,038.54 × 3,640.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.07x = 43,824,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,824,499.09/8,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,461.63

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