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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.64, 12,035.63 and 3,641.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.64, 12,035.63 and 3,641.71 is: 5,460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.64 : 12,035.63 = 3,641.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.64/12,035.63 = 3,641.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.64x = 12,035.63 × 3,641.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.64x = 43,830,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830,213.95/8,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.59

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