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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.69, 12,015.60 and 3,624.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.69, 12,015.60 and 3,624.97 is: 5,438.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.69 : 12,015.60 = 3,624.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.69/12,015.60 = 3,624.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.69x = 12,015.60 × 3,624.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.69x = 43,556,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,189.53/8,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.62

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