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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.99, 12,046.74 and 3,645.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.99, 12,046.74 and 3,645.38 is: 5,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.99 : 12,046.74 = 3,645.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.99/12,046.74 = 3,645.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.99x = 12,046.74 × 3,645.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.99x = 43,914,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,914,945.06/8,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.23

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