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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.64, 12,053.58 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.64, 12,053.58 and 2,414.22 is: 3,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.64 : 12,053.58 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.64/12,053.58 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.64x = 12,053.58 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.64x = 29,099,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099,993.91/8,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.92

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