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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.16, 12,018.96 and 3,627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.16, 12,018.96 and 3,627.06 is: 5,442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.16 : 12,018.96 = 3,627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.16/12,018.96 = 3,627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.16x = 12,018.96 × 3,627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.16x = 43,593,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,489.06/8,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.95

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