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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,025.73, 12,041.95 and 3,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,025.73, 12,041.95 and 3,580.34 is: 5,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,025.73 : 12,041.95 = 3,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,025.73/12,041.95 = 3,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,025.73x = 12,041.95 × 3,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,025.73x = 43,114,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,275.26/8,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.01

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