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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,009.26, 12,013.68 and 3,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,009.26, 12,013.68 and 3,623.52 is: 5,435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,009.26 : 12,013.68 = 3,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,009.26/12,013.68 = 3,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,009.26x = 12,013.68 × 3,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,009.26x = 43,531,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,531,809.75/8,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.18

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