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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.29, 12,046.98 and 3,643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.29, 12,046.98 and 3,643.74 is: 5,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.29 : 12,046.98 = 3,643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.29/12,046.98 = 3,643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.29x = 12,046.98 × 3,643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.29x = 43,896,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,896,062.91/8,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.99

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