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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.49, 12,033.36 and 3,638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.49, 12,033.36 and 3,638.82 is: 5,455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.49 : 12,033.36 = 3,638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.49/12,033.36 = 3,638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.49x = 12,033.36 × 3,638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.49x = 43,787,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,787,276.16/8,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.34

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