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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.24, 12,045.62 and 3,644.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.24, 12,045.62 and 3,644.64 is: 5,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.24 : 12,045.62 = 3,644.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.24/12,045.62 = 3,644.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.24x = 12,045.62 × 3,644.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.24x = 43,901,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901,948.48/8,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.12

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