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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.11, 12,013.66 and 3,626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.11, 12,013.66 and 3,626.47 is: 5,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.11 : 12,013.66 = 3,626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.11/12,013.66 = 3,626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.11x = 12,013.66 × 3,626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.11x = 43,567,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567,117.51/8,009.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.70

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