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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,020.19, 12,032.72 and 3,636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,020.19, 12,032.72 and 3,636.47 is: 5,455.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,020.19 : 12,032.72 = 3,636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,020.19/12,032.72 = 3,636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,020.19x = 12,032.72 × 3,636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,020.19x = 43,756,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756,607.12/8,020.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.81

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