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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.98, 12,013.47 and 3,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.98, 12,013.47 and 3,626.34 is: 5,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.98 : 12,013.47 = 3,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.98/12,013.47 = 3,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.98x = 12,013.47 × 3,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.98x = 43,564,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564,926.80/8,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.51

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