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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.20, 12,054.48 and 3,591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.20, 12,054.48 and 3,591.24 is: 5,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.20 : 12,054.48 = 3,591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.20/12,054.48 = 3,591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.20x = 12,054.48 × 3,591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.20x = 43,290,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,290,530.76/8,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.62

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