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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.20, 12,074.40 and 3,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.20, 12,074.40 and 3,662.40 is: 5,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.20 : 12,074.40 = 3,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.20/12,074.40 = 3,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.20x = 12,074.40 × 3,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.20x = 44,221,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221,282.56/8,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.24

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