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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.89, 12,044.69 and 3,585.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.89, 12,044.69 and 3,585.15 is: 5,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.89 : 12,044.69 = 3,585.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.89/12,044.69 = 3,585.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.89x = 12,044.69 × 3,585.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.89x = 43,182,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,182,020.35/8,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.00

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