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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,024.37, 12,041.34 and 3,581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,024.37, 12,041.34 and 3,581.69 is: 5,374.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,024.37 : 12,041.34 = 3,581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,024.37/12,041.34 = 3,581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,024.37x = 12,041.34 × 3,581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,024.37x = 43,128,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128,286.86/8,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.66

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