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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.99, 12,045.24 and 3,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.99, 12,045.24 and 3,644.38 is: 5,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.99 : 12,045.24 = 3,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.99/12,045.24 = 3,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.99x = 12,045.24 × 3,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.99x = 43,897,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897,431.75/8,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.73

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