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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.52, 12,045.78 and 3,648.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.52, 12,045.78 and 3,648.33 is: 5,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.52 : 12,045.78 = 3,648.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.52/12,045.78 = 3,648.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.52x = 12,045.78 × 3,648.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.52x = 43,946,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946,980.55/8,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.50

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