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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.26, 12,054.35 and 3,650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.26, 12,054.35 and 3,650.63 is: 5,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.26 : 12,054.35 = 3,650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.26/12,054.35 = 3,650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.26x = 12,054.35 × 3,650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.26x = 44,005,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,920.60/8,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.92

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