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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.22, 12,049.98 and 3,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.22, 12,049.98 and 3,651.26 is: 5,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.22 : 12,049.98 = 3,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.22/12,049.98 = 3,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.22x = 12,049.98 × 3,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.22x = 43,997,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997,609.97/8,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.91

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