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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,012.52, 12,018.92 and 3,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,012.52, 12,018.92 and 3,630.02 is: 5,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,012.52 : 12,018.92 = 3,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,012.52/12,018.92 = 3,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,012.52x = 12,018.92 × 3,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,012.52x = 43,628,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628,841.73/8,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.08

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