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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.52, 12,023.42 and 3,633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.52, 12,023.42 and 3,633.02 is: 5,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.52 : 12,023.42 = 3,633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.52/12,023.42 = 3,633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.52x = 12,023.42 × 3,633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.52x = 43,681,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,325.33/8,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.59

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