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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.55, 12,027.55 and 3,632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.55, 12,027.55 and 3,632.94 is: 5,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.55 : 12,027.55 = 3,632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.55/12,027.55 = 3,632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.55x = 12,027.55 × 3,632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.55x = 43,695,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695,367.50/8,018.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.29

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