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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.30, 12,015.45 and 3,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.30, 12,015.45 and 3,636.30 is: 5,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.30 : 12,015.45 = 3,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.30/12,015.45 = 3,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.30x = 12,015.45 × 3,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.30x = 43,691,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,691,780.84/8,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.45

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