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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.29, 12,042.44 and 3,645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.29, 12,042.44 and 3,645.06 is: 5,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.29 : 12,042.44 = 3,645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.29/12,042.44 = 3,645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.29x = 12,042.44 × 3,645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.29x = 43,895,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,895,416.35/8,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.27

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