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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.21, 12,046.98 and 3,649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.21, 12,046.98 and 3,649.26 is: 5,471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.21 : 12,046.98 = 3,649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.21/12,046.98 = 3,649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.21x = 12,046.98 × 3,649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.21x = 43,962,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,962,562.23/8,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.92

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