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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,007.98, 12,011.97 and 3,625.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,007.98, 12,011.97 and 3,625.34 is: 5,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,007.98 : 12,011.97 = 3,625.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,007.98/12,011.97 = 3,625.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,007.98x = 12,011.97 × 3,625.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,007.98x = 43,547,475.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,547,475.32/8,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.01

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