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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,037.23, 12,057.66 and 3,653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,037.23, 12,057.66 and 3,653.51 is: 5,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,037.23 : 12,057.66 = 3,653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,037.23/12,057.66 = 3,653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,037.23x = 12,057.66 × 3,653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,037.23x = 44,052,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,721.10/8,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,481.09

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