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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.48, 12,011.22 and 3,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.48, 12,011.22 and 3,624.84 is: 5,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.48 : 12,011.22 = 3,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.48/12,011.22 = 3,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.48x = 12,011.22 × 3,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.48x = 43,538,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,750.70/8,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.26

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