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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,004.80, 12,013.38 and 3,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,004.80, 12,013.38 and 3,625.34 is: 5,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,004.80 : 12,013.38 = 3,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,004.80/12,013.38 = 3,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,004.80x = 12,013.38 × 3,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,004.80x = 43,552,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,552,587.05/8,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.81

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