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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.07, 12,039.55 and 3,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.07, 12,039.55 and 3,643.50 is: 5,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.07 : 12,039.55 = 3,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.07/12,039.55 = 3,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.07x = 12,039.55 × 3,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.07x = 43,866,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,866,100.43/8,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.77

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