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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.29, 12,040.94 and 3,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.29, 12,040.94 and 3,644.06 is: 5,466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.29 : 12,040.94 = 3,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.29/12,040.94 = 3,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.29x = 12,040.94 × 3,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.29x = 43,877,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,877,856.72/8,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.77

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