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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.58, 12,054.02 and 3,652.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.58, 12,054.02 and 3,652.29 is: 5,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.58 : 12,054.02 = 3,652.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.58/12,054.02 = 3,652.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.58x = 12,054.02 × 3,652.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.58x = 44,024,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,758.44/8,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.09

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