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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.39, 12,052.26 and 2,413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.39, 12,052.26 and 2,413.83 is: 3,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.39 : 12,052.26 = 2,413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.39/12,052.26 = 2,413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.39x = 12,052.26 × 2,413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.39x = 29,092,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,092,094.69/8,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.05

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