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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.24, 12,022.68 and 3,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.24, 12,022.68 and 3,629.52 is: 5,444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.24 : 12,022.68 = 3,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.24/12,022.68 = 3,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.24x = 12,022.68 × 3,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.24x = 43,636,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,636,557.51/8,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.20

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