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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.30, 12,041.21 and 3,641.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.30, 12,041.21 and 3,641.69 is: 5,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.30 : 12,041.21 = 3,641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.30/12,041.21 = 3,641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.30x = 12,041.21 × 3,641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.30x = 43,850,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,372.77/8,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.70

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