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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.90, 12,040.14 and 3,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.90, 12,040.14 and 3,583.44 is: 5,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.90 : 12,040.14 = 3,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.90/12,040.14 = 3,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.90x = 12,040.14 × 3,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.90x = 43,145,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145,132.72/8,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,375.07

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