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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034.93, 12,055.23 and 3,649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034.93, 12,055.23 and 3,649.59 is: 5,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034.93 : 12,055.23 = 3,649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034.93/12,055.23 = 3,649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034.93x = 12,055.23 × 3,649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034.93x = 43,996,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996,646.86/8,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.67

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