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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.37, 12,045.48 and 3,645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.37, 12,045.48 and 3,645.39 is: 5,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.37 : 12,045.48 = 3,645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.37/12,045.48 = 3,645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.37x = 12,045.48 × 3,645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.37x = 43,910,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910,472.34/8,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,466.01

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