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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.88, 12,015.24 and 3,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.88, 12,015.24 and 3,625.16 is: 5,438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.88 : 12,015.24 = 3,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.88/12,015.24 = 3,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.88x = 12,015.24 × 3,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.88x = 43,557,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,093.77/8,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.60

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