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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.05, 12,013.57 and 3,626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.05, 12,013.57 and 3,626.41 is: 5,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.05 : 12,013.57 = 3,626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.05/12,013.57 = 3,626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.05x = 12,013.57 × 3,626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.05x = 43,566,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566,052.18/8,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.61

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