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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.86, 12,013.03 and 3,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.86, 12,013.03 and 3,626.32 is: 5,439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.86 : 12,013.03 = 3,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.86/12,013.03 = 3,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.86x = 12,013.03 × 3,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.86x = 43,563,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,563,072.82/8,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.36

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