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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.04, 12,017.92 and 3,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.04, 12,017.92 and 3,626.16 is: 5,441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.04 : 12,017.92 = 3,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.04/12,017.92 = 3,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.04x = 12,017.92 × 3,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.04x = 43,578,900.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578,900.79/8,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.21

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