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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.35, 12,042.36 and 3,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.35, 12,042.36 and 3,583.60 is: 5,376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.35 : 12,042.36 = 3,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.35/12,042.36 = 3,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.35x = 12,042.36 × 3,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.35x = 43,155,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155,001.30/8,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.67

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