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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.28, 12,033.18 and 3,640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.28, 12,033.18 and 3,640.56 is: 5,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.28 : 12,033.18 = 3,640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.28/12,033.18 = 3,640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.28x = 12,033.18 × 3,640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.28x = 43,807,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,807,513.78/8,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.37

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