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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.98, 12,044.31 and 3,648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.98, 12,044.31 and 3,648.94 is: 5,474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.98 : 12,044.31 = 3,648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.98/12,044.31 = 3,648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.98x = 12,044.31 × 3,648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.98x = 43,948,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948,964.53/8,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.47

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