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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.41, 12,064.71 and 3,603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.41, 12,064.71 and 3,603.25 is: 5,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.41 : 12,064.71 = 3,603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.41/12,064.71 = 3,603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.41x = 12,064.71 × 3,603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.41x = 43,472,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,472,194.90/8,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.69

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