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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.55, 12,041.73 and 3,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.55, 12,041.73 and 3,645.36 is: 5,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.55 : 12,041.73 = 3,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.55/12,041.73 = 3,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.55x = 12,041.73 × 3,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.55x = 43,896,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896,440.87/8,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.22

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