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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,049.13, 12,063.30 and 3,603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,049.13, 12,063.30 and 3,603.54 is: 5,400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,049.13 : 12,063.30 = 3,603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,049.13/12,063.30 = 3,603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,049.13x = 12,063.30 × 3,603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,049.13x = 43,470,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,470,555.55/8,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.65

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