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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.28, 12,023.16 and 3,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.28, 12,023.16 and 3,627.60 is: 5,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.28 : 12,023.16 = 3,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.28/12,023.16 = 3,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.28x = 12,023.16 × 3,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.28x = 43,615,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615,215.22/8,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.51

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