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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,029.84, 12,045.82 and 3,587.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,029.84, 12,045.82 and 3,587.54 is: 5,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029.84 : 12,045.82 = 3,587.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029.84/12,045.82 = 3,587.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029.84x = 12,045.82 × 3,587.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029.84x = 43,214,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214,861.08/8,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.78

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